Data Security Engineer, Jr.

About The Company

Verizon is a global leader in telecommunications, committed to transforming the way people connect, communicate, and share information. With a focus on innovation and technology, Verizon powers the digital world by providing reliable connectivity, cutting-edge solutions, and exceptional customer service. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a company dedicated to social responsibility and community engagement, Verizon strives to make a positive impact both locally and globally. Employees at Verizon are part of a vibrant community that values diversity, integrity, and excellence, working together to shape the future of communication technology.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our Data Services team at Verizon. In this role, you will contribute to building and maintaining the MCP server infrastructure that underpins enterprise security data operations. Your responsibilities will include developing tools that expose vulnerability data and security datasets to AI agents and internal consumers, ensuring seamless data transfers to Google Cloud Storage, and supporting data sharing initiatives for analytics platforms. You will work closely with senior engineers on feature development, bug fixes, and infrastructure enhancements, gaining valuable experience in cloud-native environments and security practices. The role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills, particularly in cloud computing, data pipelines, security, and AI integration, within a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or more than one year of relevant work experience
• One or more years of software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python or .NET (C#) development
• Knowledge of data pipeline concepts and ETL patterns
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities, input validation, and credential management
• Experience with cloud storage solutions such as Google Cloud Storage or similar
• Ability to read and understand unfamiliar codebases
• Experience with AI coding tools and automation techniques
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and extension of MCP server tools that expose security datasets to AI agents and internal systems
• Implement feature enhancements and bug fixes across data pipeline services, including ingestion improvements and schema updates
• Build and maintain reliable data transfer pipelines to Google Cloud Storage, ensuring data integrity and security
• Support data sharing and export services for analytics teams, facilitating access to security datasets for reporting and analysis
• Participate in impact analysis for schema changes and service contract updates, assessing downstream effects and raising concerns
• Enhance internal tooling and operator interfaces to improve data platform usability and functionality
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, expanding and optimizing cloud-hosted services
• Implement security remediations, including vulnerability fixes and security hardening, under the guidance of senior engineers
• Apply cloud-native security patterns such as secrets management, IAM policies, and encrypted communications
• Develop secure, parameterized code with input validation and least-privilege principles
• Participate in security reviews, identifying vulnerabilities and documenting findings with precision
• Translate security findings into effective code fixes with support from senior team members
• Leverage AI coding assistants to accelerate development, code navigation, and pattern application
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data flow diagrams, service overviews, and runbooks
• Validate AI-generated code, ensuring correctness and integration within the existing codebase

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability insurance and life insurance options
• Identity theft protection, pet insurance, and group home & auto insurance
• Matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off including holidays, personal days, and parental leave
• Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement programs
• Opportunities for career growth, skill development, and internal mobility
• Remote work flexibility with occasional in-person training and meetings