Engineer III, Security Engineer

About the role

The GN&T Network Security team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Engineer to join the Security Defense organization. The Defense teams are responsible for owning the security lifecycle and effectiveness across the Core, Edge, and Access networks and all of the systems and network functions within GN&T.

In this role, you will focus on Enterprise Access and help drive the discovery and identity of all network assets in your respective area of responsibility. You will apply existing routing, switching, security, and network architecture knowledge to understand asset function, safeguard assets through continuous monitoring and proactive threat detections, and improve security hygiene by implementing the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability).

Responsibilities

• Discover, identify, and audit inventory of all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc.) in your respective area of responsibility.
• Utilize existing expertise in routing, switching, and network architecture to build a deep understanding of network assets and the roadmap to quickly assess the impact of vulnerabilities and identify End-of-Life/End-of-Support hardware/software.
• Assist with developing a baseline of normal operations and implement threat detections to alert of deviations to proactively identify potential cyber threats.
• Lead and assist daily operations with team members and platform owners as it pertains to network security of owned assets, including running scans, monitoring, creating dashboards, and utilizing automation and scripting where appropriate.
• Assist in developing incident response protocols to quickly identify, contain, and resolve network security incidents and threats.
• Understand the current state of cybersecurity and improve the security posture through the implementation of the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).
• Own and account for the network security scorecard and help drive increased maturity, visibility, and subject-matter expertise.
• Ensure that the security controls planned for the Networks are operating effectively.

Requirements

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience with networks, 4G/5G wireless network functions, or virtualization technologies like OpenStack and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Bash Shell scripting, Python, or relevant scripting and automation knowledge.

Qualifications

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience configuring and managing Routers, Switches, and Firewalls.
• Experience with Splunk or other data analysis tools.
• Experience with multi-vendor platforms and network architectures.
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Knowledge of technical product and systems development lifecycle.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering results.
• Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

This role can be located out of any US-based Verizon hub location.

Schedule

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position based on a full-time schedule is $81,000.00 - $155,000.00. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, compensation will be adjusted to reflect hours.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and group home & auto insurance, we’ve got you covered. Additional benefits include:

• A matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.
• Other incentives such as premium pay (e.g., overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances).
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.