Engineer III, Security Engineer
Verizon · Alpharetta, GA · 4 days ago
Information Technology$81k–$155k/yrFull-time
About the role
The GN&T Network Security team is seeking a skilled Engineer to join the Security Defense organization. This role focuses on Enterprise Access and involves discovering and identifying all network assets within the assigned area.
Responsibilities
- Discover and identify all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc.) in your respective area of responsibility.
- Apply existing routing, switching, security, and network architecture knowledge to understand asset function and safeguard said assets through continuous monitoring and proactive threat detections.
- Build a deep understanding of network assets and develop a roadmap to quickly assess the impact of vulnerabilities and identify end-of-life/end-of-support hardware/software.
- Audit inventory of all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc.) in your respective area of responsibility.
- Assist with developing a baseline of normal operations and implement threat detections to alert of deviations and proactively identify potential cyber threats.
- Lead and assist daily operations with team members and platform owners regarding network security of owned assets, including running scans, monitoring, and creating dashboards.
- Utilize automation and scripting where appropriate to assist in leading and assisting daily operations.
- 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).
- Owning and accounting 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
- 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.
- Experience configuring and managing Routers, Switches, and Firewalls.
- Experience with Splunk or other data analysis tools.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Even better if you have:
- Experience with multi vendor platforms and network architectures.
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
- Experience configuring and managing Routers, Switches and Firewalls.
- Experience with Splunk or other data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
- Knowledge of technical product and systems development lifecycle.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits 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.
- Military and veteran benefits.
- Up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition assistance.
- Group retirement savings plan.
- Flexible work arrangements.
Pay
$81,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule.
Schedule
This role is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the option to work from home.