VP, Perimeter Defense Engineer

Role Summary

Synchrony is seeking a Technical Staff Security Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and rollout of next‑generation perimeter‑defense capabilities across a large‑scale enterprise environment, supporting a major migration to AWS and Azure. This person is responsible for the full lifecycle of delivering new security capabilities: translating security and network architecture requirements into engineered solutions, automating deployments through infrastructure‑as‑code and CI/CD, validating controls, and operationalizing them with documentation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Lead network security efforts related to migration to AWS and Azure Public Cloud
• Automate security capabilities enabling the migration to the Public Cloud
• Design, implement, and maintain perimeter‑defense solutions in a large‑scale enterprise environment
• Work closely with Cyber Security, Network, and Security Architecture teams to identify the most effective security solutions
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to perimeter‑defense systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to perimeter‑defense technologies
• Develop, implement, and test strategies for detection and prevention of security threats
• Design and implement network‑security policies, standards, and procedures
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement security enhancements
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in perimeter‑defense technology and evaluate new tools and techniques for potential use in the organization
• Mentor and train other members of the security team in perimeter‑defense technology and best practices
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

• 7+ years of experience in technical security engineering with a focus on perimeter defense
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Deep working knowledge of Cloud technologies, including AWS and Azure to a lesser extent
• Proven automation skills using Terraform, Python, and API calls, to automate manual tasks in the deployment of security solutions during the company’s public‑cloud migration
• Hands‑on experience managing infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Cloud Bees, Git Lab, etc.
• Deep knowledge of code repositories such as Bitbucket, Git, etc.
• Working knowledge of perimeter‑defense technologies such as Palo Alto Firewalls, Zscaler Proxy, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation systems
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and CCNP are highly desirable
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

• Strong understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security technologies
• Self‑driven with the ability to work independently and deliver solutions with little supervision while collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a fast‑paced environment

USD$ –  annual, eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Salary is adjusted in line with market in CA, NY Metro, and Seattle.

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