Vp, Staff Perimeter Defense Engineer

Synchrony Financial

Base: $135,000.00 - $230,000.00 usd annual; bonus:...
Fully remote
7+ years technical security engineering experience
Deep aws and azure cloud technology knowledge
Hands-on terraform and python automation skills
Synchrony Financial is seeking a Technical Staff Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of next-generation Perimeter Defense capabilities in a large-scale enterprise environment, specifically during a migration to AWS and Azure. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in security engineering, automation skills, and hands-on knowledge of perimeter technologies

Job Summary

  • This role leads the design, engineering, and rollout of next-generation Perimeter Defense capabilities across a large-scale enterprise environment.
  • The ideal candidate will automate security deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines to support a major migration to AWS and Azure.
  • Synchrony offers flexibility to work from home near hubs or in offices, with an annual salary range of $135,000 to $230,000.

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Synchrony Financial is seeking a Technical Staff Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of next-generation Perimeter Defense capabilities in a large-scale enterprise environment, specifically during a migration to AWS and Azure. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in security engineering, automation skills, and hands-on knowledge of perimeter technologies.

Salary

Base: $135,000.00 - $230,000.00 USD Annual; Bonus: Eligible for annual bonus based on performance; Benefits: Flexible work options (remote/hybrid)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years technical security engineering experience
  • Deep AWS and Azure cloud technology knowledge
  • Hands-on Terraform and Python automation skills
  • Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Zscaler Proxy
  • Knowledge of IDS/IPS and DDoS mitigation systems

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and training security team members
  • Strong problem-solving in fast-paced environments
  • Effective communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Awareness of emerging perimeter defense trends

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in technical security engineering
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required
  • No visa sponsorship provided

Work Rights

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required

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