Verisign is seeking a Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering with a strong foundation in full-stack development to lead the strategy, development, and reliability of our cloud footprint. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with hands-on expertise in modern web and backend technologies, cloud solutions who prioritizes security, stability, and performance. You will leverage your technical skills and leadership to ensure our cloud presence operates efficiently and securely while aligning with business objectives and minimizing risks.

As a technical leader, you will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of APIs & web platforms, guiding their migration to AWS with a focus on reliability and scalability. You’ll champion best practices in secure full-stack development and drive unified solutions for automation, deployment, and monitoring. Your role will emphasize risk reduction by implementing robust security measures, proactively mitigating threats, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You’ll also optimize for cloud-native architectures while implementing best practices to improve reliability, performance, responsiveness, stability of our services while efficiently managing cost in the cloud. Collaboration and leadership are key while fostering a culture of excellence while aligning efforts with business objectives. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and set clear KPIs to track performance, risks, and system health. Strategically, you’ll define a unified vision for the company’s cloud presence, staying ahead of trends to future-proof systems. By prioritizing risk management and operational efficiency, you’ll ensure the long-term success of all cloud initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Lead mission-critical initiatives to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of our digital presence
• Drive impactful work in a collaborative environment with a focus on risk management and operational excellence
• Use your full-stack development skills to architect and manage high-performing, secure web solutions
• Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth
• Engage with the senior leadership at the company directly to influence roadmap for Web Presence

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in leadership roles managing cloud development and operations teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Skilled at mentoring and developing team members while fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation
• Proven expertise as a full-stack developer, with hands-on experience in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end technologies (e.g., Java, Python)
• Proven experience in cloud, preferably with AWS
• Adept at aligning team strengths with project requirements to optimize performance and create growth opportunities
• Extensive experience managing external-facing web properties with a focus on user experience, operational excellence, and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and deliver secure, stable platforms

This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule

The pay range is $164,300 - $222,300. 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.