Jason Wu
Ryde,Australia
Summary
Insightful Information Technology Manager with 20+ years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Develops creative business solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Highly adept in request for proposal development, technology needs assessments and staff training.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Security Architecture – Network Security
Verizon
05.2025 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of network security engineers responsible for the security posture, lifecycle, and resilience of all international network functions.
- Establish operational security baselines and deploy advanced threat detection capabilities to proactively identify and escalate emerging risks.
- Architect and manage incident response frameworks, ensuring rapid containment and resolution of security events.
- Oversee security control coverage and prioritise enhancements based on risk, business impact, and compliance requirements.
- Manage capital expenditure planning, forecasting, and delivery for major network security initiatives.
Distinguished Engineer, Security Architecture – Network Security
Verizon
10.2019 - 05.2025
- Owned hybrid network security functions across EMEA and APAC, delivering expert consultancy to engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
- Designed, deployed, and supported enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) and wireless authentication infrastructure using Aruba ClearPass clusters, delivering ahead of schedule across EMEA and APAC.
- Led annual external penetration testing, partnering with system owners to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
- Managed the governance, assessment, and approval process for firewall rule change requests.
- Collaborated with Network Engineering and Operations teams to embed security best practices into all new infrastructure implementations.
Senior Manager, Network Security International / Regional Technical Security Manager, AsiaPac / IT Team Leader
Verizon
03.1999 - 10.2019
- Built and scaled the regional security function from inception, hiring and developing a high-performing team of 18 IT professionals across network, server, and end-user support.
- Developed and enforced regional security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with global corporate frameworks.
- Led the architecture and deployment of secure network infrastructure across APAC and EMEA, including proxy solutions and VPN two-factor authentication (RSA tokens), delivered on time and under budget.
- Directed the full network infrastructure program for a new 800+ user facility, delivered on schedule and within scope.
- Conducted regular regional security audits to ensure policy compliance and identify emerging risks.
- Managed project delivery, operational budgets, and annual strategic objectives for the International Security Group.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Management
Shanghai University of Engineering Science
Diploma - Information Technology
Sydney Institute of Technology
UltimoSkills
- Leadership & Strategy
- Security Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Strategic Planning Incident Response Team Leadership & Mentoring Budget & Vendor Management Stakeholder Engagement
- Network Security
- Security Architecture Zero Trust Network Access Control (NAC) Palo Alto Firewalls VPN & Remote Access Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Proxy Technologies (Symantec Bluecoat)
- Technical Proficiencies
- Networking: Cisco Routing & Switching (CCNP)
- Authentication & Access: Aruba ClearPass RADIUS TACACS RSA ACE/Server
- Analytics/SIEM: Splunk Enterprise (Advanced)
Certification
CCNP | MCSE
Timeline
Associate Director, Security Architecture – Network Security
Verizon
05.2025 - Current
Distinguished Engineer, Security Architecture – Network Security
Verizon
10.2019 - 05.2025
Senior Manager, Network Security International / Regional Technical Security Manager, AsiaPac / IT Team Leader
Verizon
03.1999 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Management
Shanghai University of Engineering Science
Diploma - Information Technology
Sydney Institute of Technology