Eng III, Network Security Engineer

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What youll be doing...

The GN&T Network Security team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Network Security Defense team. The Defense teams are 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 our security posture 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. The position also requires expertise in defining and implementing robust Security Architecture including firewalls encryption centralized Identity and Access Management and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). A strong candidate will also possess advanced Threat Hunting skills including Advanced Networking & Protocol Analysis Endpoint & Memory Forensics Data Science & Querying and demonstrable experience in Automation & Scripting to enhance our Cybersecurity tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the identification of technology gaps in the design architecture and implementation of appropriate security solutions.

• Maintain formal guidelines policies and procedures to ensure smooth and error-free operations.

• Create and tune threat detections using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) to improve alert fidelity and reduce false positives

• Drive continuous improvement of network visibility and telemetry collection to strengthen detection and response capabilities

• Support network security incident response activities including triage containment eradication and recovery for disruptive threats

• Maintain and refine incident playbooks and response runbooks ensuring repeatable workflows for high-impact scenarios (ransomware phishing insider threat DDoS etc.)

• Serve as a support engineer for security-related investigations providing analysis and input during active incidents

• Support root cause analysis and produce clear incident reports outlining timeline impact evidence and remediation recommendations

• Explore proactive threat hunting across the identity endpointand network telemetry to uncover adversary behavior and reduce dwell time

• Familiar with threat detections using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) to improve alert fidelity and reduce false positives

• Work on continuous improvement of network visibility and telemetry collection to strengthen detection and response capabilities

• Perform regular security control assessments validating configuration effectiveness and closing gaps discovered during incidents or hunts

• Communicate clearly and effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse internal and external audiences.

Where youll be working...

In this hybrid role youll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days in one of the offices listed for this order to be eligible to apply for this position you must be within commuting distance of one of those locations.

What were looking for...

You must have

• Bachelors degree or 3 or more years of relevant work experience demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience or specialized training.

• Experience with Splunk SPL (Search Processing Language) searches including macros data models and lookups for efficient threat hunting and investigation.

• Knowledge of incident response lifecycles (NIST or SANS) and experience with automation playbooks using SOAR platforms to automate triage and response actions.

• Experience with risk-based alerting managing notable events asset/identity correlation and defining/tuning correlation searches.

• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Effective written interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Even better if you also have

• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security CISSP CCIP CISM CCSP OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) Ethical Hacking (CEH OSCP)

• Experience with network protocols and information security with networking certifications such as PCNSE CCNP or CCNA.

• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions

• Strong working knowledge of incident response frameworks and methodologies like NIST and MITRE ATT&CK on network-based system-level and application-layer attacks and mitigation methods.

• Experience with scripting languages like Python and/or automation tools like Ansible.

• Experience with big-data analytical tools such as Elasticsearch for automating security deployments and compliance checks.

Why Verizon

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive valued by our employees and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

• We are a pay for performance company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries and performance-based incentives. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program.

• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.

• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program to empower you to make positive health decisions.

• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.

• Verizon provides training and development for all levels to help you enhance your skills and develop your career from funding towards education assistance award-winning training online development tools and access to industry research.

• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental community and sustainability commitment.

Your benefits package will vary depending on the country in which you work.

*subject to business approval

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.

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Equal 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.