Principal Engineer Network Security

Verizon Communications • Basking Ridge, NJ

91d • $120,500 - $231,000 • Remote

About The Position

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife. Technology Strategy, Global Infrastructure & App Security (TSGI) is looking for an innovative and driven leader with a passion for Cybersecurity and Technology. This Principal Network Security Engineer will support a new organization dedicated to Network & Infrastructure Security Governance, specifically for our Verizon Global Service (VGS) Enterprise Network. This role will partner and work closely with key cross-functional stakeholders, like Verizon Cybersecurity (VCS), Global Network & Technology (GNT) Network Security, and our VGS Enterprise Network teams, in order to protect our network and align on proactive security measures to effectively mitigate risks, enable safe digital transformation, and defend against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Three or more years of experience in Information Security, Network Technology or Technical Risk Analysis.
• Three or more years of experience with scripting and programming for automation of data parsing, API interactions, and custom tool development.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in analyzing large datasets (e.g., netflow, firewall, DNS, Proxy, VPN logs) to identify anomalies and perform in-depth analytics.
• Experience with data analytical tools such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, or Hadoop.
• Experience in creating, modifying, and executing Ansible playbooks for automation, configuration management, and orchestration of security deployments across diverse network devices and servers.
• Strong database skills such as SQL for querying, analyzing, and managing large databases.
• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, network defense, and investigative frameworks (such as NIST 800-53 and CSF 2.0, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, etc.) into network defense processes.
• High-level understanding of Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, OCI) and Operating Systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, and OSX).
• Certifications like: Network+, Security+, CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operations; this involves engaging both internal and external stakeholders, at times utilizing a dotted-line leadership approach.
• Automating and continuously improving processes by evaluating and implementing automation tools and measuring effectiveness; this includes working with our Verizon India team to execute.
• Designing network security and governance reporting dashboards, scorecards and maturity models used to quantify and reduce cyber risks through actionable frameworks.
• Supporting the design of VGS Enterprise Network, Retail stores, and Verizon offices; aligning with industry best practices; requires infrastructure and zero trust alignment.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify gaps and process improvements in order to enhance security protections and improve cybersecurity maturity.
• Assisting with the transformation of the zero trust framework for VGST's Network, Infrastructure, and Cloud Governance models.
• Fostering strategic partnerships with industry leaders to continuously evaluate VGS's use of tools and technology.
• Providing security awareness, training & compliance programs focused on Network Cybersecurity practices.
• Partnering with our Verizon Cybersecurity teams; to include participating in Active Defense and Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Red team and Threat Hunt campaigns, as well as Tabletop Exercises when necessary.
• Reviewing outcomes of root cause analysis, compliance audits, and lessons learned to ensure repeatable and sustainable processes are established.
• Supporting internal and external audit reviews. This includes producing and presenting artifacts and executive summaries to support the overall team's mission.
• Populating enterprise-level KPIs to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Producing executive-level operational read-outs, metrics, and project statuses that accurately capture the effectiveness of our team's mission.
• Executing long-term and short-term strategic goals and ensuring proper updates are socialized to appropriate stakeholders.
• Motivating, mentoring, and advising network & infrastructure analysts and engineers on how to build and maintain skills and techniques needed to produce quality work products.
• Promoting an environment of collaboration and individual accountability when it comes to problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvements.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock incentive programs.
• 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: Senior
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree