Verizon Communications-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Southlake, TX
Telecommunications

The Global Network & Technology (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 the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).

  • 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 cybersecurity and improve the security posture through the implementation of the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Three or more years of experience as a network or security engineer.
  • Experience with networks, 4G/5G wireless network functions, and/or virtualization technologies like Openstack and Kubernetes.
  • Experience in a role that requires analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience working 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.
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