Hybrid RAN Network Security Engineer

at Verizon

• Job title: RAN Network Security Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $81,000 - $155,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security, Firewalls, Splunk
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Branchburg, United States

About the role

• Cybersecurity Engineer advancing Radio Access Network security for Verizon. Collaborating on threat monitoring, incident response, and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• The Defense team is 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.
• In this role, you will be critical in advancing the security posture of our Radio Access Network, which includes non-terrestrial and in-building networks.
• Deep technical knowledge across these networks is key for success.
• Through real-time threat monitoring & detection using SIEM tools like Splunk.
• Leading Incident Response efforts during a breach, and managing the continuous vulnerability management lifecycle across networks and applications.
• Defining and implementing robust Security Architecture, including firewalls, encryption, centralized Identity and Access Management, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Support the identification of security gaps and lead the design, architecture, and implementation of appropriate security solutions.
• Provide expert analysis during active incidents, support root cause analysis, and produce clear reports outlining timelines, impact, and remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or three or more years of relevant work experience in network security or a related field.
• Experience in securing RAN technologies (Diameter, GTP, eCPRI/CPRI) and a wide array of network devices, such as Cell Site Routers, eNBs, gNBs, FWA, In-Building solutions, and non-terrestrial networks.
• Knowledge of Internet protocols, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), OTNGN, and Hub & Spoke architectures.
• Demonstrated organization and project management skills with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Strong practical experience with Splunk/SIEM tools is necessary for data analysis, dashboard creation, alerting, automation, risk-based alerting, managing notable events, and defining/tuning correlation searches.
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• short and long term disability
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• 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