Hybrid Network Security Engineer II

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About the role

  • Cybersecurity Engineer at Verizon responsible for security lifecycle and effectiveness across networks. Leading incident response and vulnerability management in a hybrid work role.

Responsibilities

  • The GN&T Network Security team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Network Security Defense team
  • Responsible for owning the security lifecycle and effectiveness across the Core, Edge, and Access networks, as well as all systems and network functions within GN&T
  • Critical in advancing security posture through real-time Threat Monitoring & Detection using SIEM tools like Splunk
  • Lead Incident Response efforts during a breach
  • Manage the continuous Vulnerability Management lifecycle across networks and applications
  • Define and implement robust Security Architecture, including firewalls, encryption, centralized Identity and Access Management, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Possess advanced Threat Hunting skills, including Advanced Networking & Protocol Analysis, Endpoint & Memory Forensics, Data Science & Querying, and Automation & Scripting to enhance Cybersecurity tooling
  • Manage security projects aimed at vulnerability remediation in collaboration with engineering teams
  • Develop and refine threat detection capabilities within Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, such as Splunk
  • Support the identification of security gaps and lead the design, architecture, and implementation of appropriate security solutions

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
  • Ability to write complex, optimized SPL (Splunk Search Language), including data models, lookups, and dashboards for threat analysis
  • Distinction between Control Plane, Data Plane, and Management Plane security
  • Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and how to protect them from hijacking or manipulation
  • Certifications: Security (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, Security+) or Networking (PCNSE, CCNP, CCNA)
  • Internet-Scale Data: Hands-on experience with Netflow, BGP, DNS, and IDS logs at scale
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-61 and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies
  • Experience with risk-based alerting, asset/identity correlation, and big data tools like Elasticsearch
  • Unix or Linux expertise and experience with encryption (IPsec, TLS) and DDoS mitigation
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Deep understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS) and advanced knowledge of router operations, including: Experience analyzing NetFlow/IPFIX data to distinguish between legitimate traffic and malicious patterns

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
  • up to 8 company paid holidays per year
  • up to 6 personal days per year
  • paid parental leave
  • adoption assistance
  • tuition assistance
  • other incentives

Job title

Network Security Engineer II

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$72,000 - $129,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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