Verizon · 13 hours ago
Sr Manager - Firewall & VPN Engineering
Irving, Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $209K/yr
6+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company that empowers people through innovative technology. The Senior Manager role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of VPN infrastructure while leading a high-performing team in Network & Infrastructure Security.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous skill development through focused training
Execute strategic goals by defining long-term and short-term objectives, ensuring cross-functional alignment with wider organizational missions
Manage team performance through regular reviews, clear goal setting, and talent retention strategies
Drive executive communication, producing and presenting operational read-outs, metrics, and project statuses to senior leadership
Design and deploy scalable site-to-site (Net2Net) VPN infrastructure and firewall solutions using Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower (FTD) platforms
Oversee firewall administration, managing policies, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and NAT rulesets via Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and ASDM
Support technology migrations, including the architecture of secure IPsec VPN tunnels and the deployment of new Firewall Policy Management tools
Act as the primary escalation point for complex connectivity and performance issues, utilizing packet captures and diagnostic tools to identify root causes
Ensure operational excellence by monitoring VPN tunnel status, traffic flow, and security events to maintain network integrity and availability
Manage infrastructure lifecycles, performing regular maintenance, software upgrades, and patching to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance
Collaborate with Cyber Security stakeholders to identify dependencies, socialize gaps in traffic processes, and implement threat mitigation strategies
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal and external audit reviews, producing necessary artifacts and executive summaries
Maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to support compliance and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training
Four or more years of people management experience
Four or more years of experience in a network security role with a focus on firewalls and VPNs
Preferred
Expert-level proficiency with Cisco ASA firewalls, including CLI configuration of IKEv1/IKEv2 IPsec VPNs, NAT, and complex ACLs
Experience with using Checkpoint Smartconsole and Palo Alto Panorama to configure and push firewall policies
Strong, demonstrable experience with the Cisco Firepower (FTD) platform and Firepower Management Center (FMC), including policy configuration, device management, and troubleshooting
In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security principles
Experience with Tufin FPM for maintaining Firewall rules and policies
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues methodically and effectively
Experience with data analytical tools such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, or Hadoop
Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, network defense, and investigative frameworks (such as NIST 800-53 and CSF 2.0, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, etc.) into network defense processes
Certifications like: Network+, Security+, CISSP
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home & auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Company
Verizon
Verizon is a broadband and telecommunications company that provides information and entertainment services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$34.39BKey Investors
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2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.29B
2024-06-20Grant· $2M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Schulman
Chief Executive Officer
Sowmyanarayan Sampath
Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Consumer
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