Principal – Security Engineering

When you join Verizon

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What you’ll be doing...

Design and specify redundant, highly available systems for use in the Network Security “Big Data” collection environment. 10% Identify technology gaps to lead in the design, architecture, and implementation of appropriate solutions collaboratively. 5% Work with the purchasing team to procurement for the data center solutions. 5% Create formal guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth and error-free operations. 5% Deploy, support and maintain data center compute, infrastructure and storage environment. 15% Deploy, maintain "Big Data" cybersecurity data bus clusters. 5% Monitor for various cybersecurity using monitoring tools cybersecurity anomalies. 5% Deploy, maintain "Big Data" cybersecurity data analytics clusters. 10% Participate in capacity planning activities and identify areas for improvements in managing network resource and inventory. 10% Respond to and investigate network cybersecurity incidents across Verizon's infrastructure, ensuring rapid containment, mitigation, and recovery while maintaining compliance with internal policies and industry standards. 5% Design consultation for distributed "Big Data" collection. 10% Deploy and configure appropriate network solutions for high data center networks. 10% Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to system outages and incidents. 5%

What we’re looking for...

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Networking, Telecommunications and Network Security, Electronic Engineering or a related field, and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or in a related/similar position. Experience therein to include 6 years in the following:

Administering Linux-based enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure;

Troubleshooting IP networking protocol issues in DNS and SMTP;

Troubleshooting user access management tools, including RADIUS, LDAP, or KERBEROS;

Building and maintaining Docker container images;

Working with relational database management systems, including PostgreSQL;

Troubleshooting storage technologies, including iSCSI and NFS;

Using version control systems, including Git;

Using scripting and automation tools, including Ansible, Python and Bash;

Monitoring, logging, and alerting systems at scale; and

Performing cybersecurity principles, including hardening, auditing, and compliance.

Hybrid role, ability to work from home.

Must Reference:  Job code CBCHES-W

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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