Network Security Engineer II
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Job Location:
Southlake, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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What youll be doing
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).
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.
Where youll be working...
What were looking for
Youll need to have:
Bachelors 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.
Even better if you have:
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.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.
Where youll be working
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From 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. We also offer a 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 plus other incentives weve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year which grows with additional service. For part-timers your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.Required Experience:
IC
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