Network Security Engineer

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What you'll be doing...

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 help drive the discovery and identity of all network assets in your respective area of responsibility. You will be expected to build a deep understanding of the asset function, safeguard through continuous monitoring and proactive threat detections, and improve the security hygiene by implementing Network Security fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discover, identify, and inventory all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc) in your respective area of responsibility.

• Build a deep understanding of the 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.

• Assist in developing incident response protocols to quickly identify, contain, and resolve network security incidents and threats.

• Understand the current state of security fundamentals in VCP (Verizon Cloud Platform) FarEdge domain and improve the security posture through the implementation of Network Security fundamentals.

• Perform Security fundamentals assessment for new Front Door projects and BAU releases in the VCP FarEdge domain.

• Ownership and accountability for the network security scorecard and help drive increased maturity, visibility, and subject-matter expertise.

• Ensuring that the security controls planned for the Networks are operating effectively.

What we're looking for...

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 with virtualization and containerization technologies like Openstack and Kubernetes.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with Splunk or other data analysis tools.

• Network Security certifications such as CISSP.

• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

• Demonstrated organization and project management skills.

• Knowledge of technical product and systems development lifecycle.

• Proven track record of managing and delivering results.

• Leadership experience as a subject matter expert.

• Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.

Why Verizon?

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

• We are a 'pay for performance' company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries and performance-based incentives. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program.

• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.

• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program, to empower you to make positive health decisions.

• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.

• Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools and access to industry research.

• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community and sustainability commitment.

Your benefits package will vary depending on the country in which you work.

*subject to business approval

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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 also offer 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, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.