Network Security Engineer II

Verizon • Southlake, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The GN&T Network Security team is looking for a highly motivated individual 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 with the discovery and identity of all network assets in your respective area of responsibility. You will be expected to build an understanding of the asset function, safeguard through continuous monitoring and proactive threat detections, and help improve the security hygiene by implementing the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant work experience.
• One or more years of relevant work experience, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Basic understanding of networks, 4G/5G wireless network functions, or virtualization technologies like OpenStack and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interest in learning and developing network and cybersecurity expertise.

Nice To Haves

• 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 products and systems development lifecycle.
• Ability to work in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Discover, identify, and inventory all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc) in your respective area of responsibility.
• Build an understanding of network assets and the roadmap to quickly assess vulnerability impact and identify End-of-Life/End-of-Support hardware/software.
• Assist with developing a baseline of normal operations and implement threat detections that alert to deviations to proactively identify potential cyber threats.
• Assist in incident response efforts, including troubleshooting and investigating cybersecurity incidents.
• Understand the current state of cybersecurity and improve the security posture by implementing 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level