Network Security Defense Engineer

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What you'll be doing...

The GN&T Network Security team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer 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 drive the discovery and identity of all Core network Applications / Network Functions . You will be expected to build a deep understanding of the asset function and roadmap, develop threat detections, safeguard through proactive monitoring, and improve the security hygiene by implementing the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).

Key Responsibilities:

• Discovering, identifying, and validating inventory of all Core Application / Network Function assets and asset information (model, version, etc) in your respective area of responsibility.

• Building a deep understanding of the network assets and the roadmap to quickly assess the impact of vulnerabilities and identify End-of-Life/End-of-Support hardware/software.

• Developing a baseline of normal operations and implementing threat detections to alert of deviations to proactively identify potential cyber threats.

• Developing incident response protocols to quickly identify, contain, and resolve network security incidents and threats.

• Understanding the current state of cybersecurity and improving the security posture through the implementation of the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).

• Ownership and accountability for the network security scorecard and drive increased maturity, visibility, and subject-matter expertise.

• Ensuring that the security controls planned for the Networks are operating effectively.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Experience with networks, 4G/5G wireless network functions or virtualization technologies like Openstack and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of End-to-End call flows for: 4G LTE / IMS, 5G Core.

• Knowledge of EPC and Core products.

Even better if you have:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Proven track record of managing and delivering results.

• Leadership experience as a subject matter expert.

• Experience with Splunk or other data analysis tools.

• Network Security certifications such as CISSP.

• Demonstrated organization and project management skills.

• Knowledge of technical product and systems development lifecycle within a large global enterprise environment.

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including highly technical teams, business owners, and executives.

• 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 don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've 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.