Principal Engineer - Infrastructure and Cloud Security Engineer

Verizon•Basking Ridge, NJ

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verizon’s Technology Strategy, Global Infrastructure & App Security organization is seeking an Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer to support an organization focused on Infrastructure & Cloud Security Governance for the Global Technology Solutions Enterprise Network. The role partners with Verizon Cybersecurity, Global Network & Technology Network Security, and GTS Enterprise Network teams to protect the network, align proactive security measures, mitigate risks, enable safe digital transformation, and defend against emerging threats and vulnerabilities. The position leads operational activities, improves security governance reporting and automation, supports infrastructure and cloud design, and works with stakeholders to identify security gaps and strengthen cybersecurity maturity. It also contributes to security awareness and compliance training, defensive security activities, executive reporting, strategic goal execution, and mentoring and skill development for network and infrastructure analysts and engineers. This is a hybrid role with a defined work location, including work from home and at least three days per week in the office. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training.
Experience in Information Security, Network Technology, or Technical Risk Analysis.
Experience with scripting and programming for automating data parsing, API interactions, and custom tool development.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience analyzing large datasets, such as netflow, firewall, DNS, proxy, and VPN logs, to identify anomalies and perform in-depth analytics.
Experience with data analytics tools such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, or Hadoop.
Experience creating, modifying, and executing Ansible playbooks for automation, configuration management, and orchestration of security deployments across network devices and servers.
Understanding of developing and configuring dashboards and visualizations with tools such as Grafana.
Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, network defense, and investigative frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, and applying them to network defense processes.
High-level understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI) and operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, and OSX).
Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Security+, or CISSP.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations while engaging internal and external stakeholders, sometimes through dotted-line leadership.
Automate and continuously improve Infrastructure and Cloud Security Governance dashboards, scorecards, and maturity models used to quantify and reduce cyber risks; work with the Verizon India team on execution.
Support the design of GTS on-premises network, data centers, and cloud environments, as well as enterprise network and zero-trust alignment.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and process improvements, enhance security protections, and improve cybersecurity maturity using automation tools to measure program effectiveness.
Provide security awareness, training, and compliance programs focused on network cybersecurity practices, leveraging the Mavens program and its Security by Design adoption efforts.
Partner with Verizon Cybersecurity teams on Active Defense and Incident Response, penetration testing, red-team and threat-hunt campaigns, and tabletop exercises as needed.
Produce executive-level operational read-outs, metrics, and project status updates that capture the team’s effectiveness.
Execute short- and long-term strategic goals and share updates with appropriate stakeholders; collaborate across functions and build relationships to support organizational goals.
Motivate, mentor, and advise network and infrastructure analysts and engineers; host focused training sessions to develop specialized skills.
Promote collaboration and individual accountability in problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Group home and 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.
Tuition assistance.
Other incentives and an award-winning total rewards package.
Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service.
Incentive-based compensation with potential to earn more.