Principal Engineer - Security Analytics

Security Analytics

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Verizon IT Network Organization is seeking a highly skilled Security Analytics to play a pivotal role in our migration to an external SSE cloud environment. As a key member of our Network and System Experts team, you will design, implement, and maintain a cloud-based network security solution that ensures secure access and data protection for our users and applications. This role demands a deep understanding of network security principles and hands-on experience with SSE technologies such as SWG, ZTNA, and CASB.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearheading the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust cloud-based network security solution, incorporating industry best practices and aligning with Verizon's security standards.
• Implementing and managing Zero Trust Network Access policies within the SSE environment to ensure granular access control and minimize attack surfaces.
• Deploying and maintaining critical security protocols, including IPSEC, AH, ESP, and IKE, to safeguard network traffic and data confidentiality.
• Proactively identifying and resolving technical issues related to SSE deployments and operations, minimizing service disruptions and ensuring optimal performance.
• Leveraging cloud-based security technologies, such as CASB and FWaaS, to extend security controls and threat protection to cloud environments.
• Designing and implementing tailored SSE solutions that address specific security requirements and align with evolving threat landscapes.
• Configuring and managing SSE platforms, including CASB, FWaaS, and other relevant technologies, to ensure effective security policy enforcement and threat mitigation.
• Developing and enforcing comprehensive security policies for the SSE framework, ensuring consistent security controls across all locations and users.
• Continuously monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts, taking swift and decisive action to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Maintaining and optimizing the SSE infrastructure to achieve peak performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to gather design requirements, identify automation opportunities, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
• Interacting with vendor-supplied APIs to facilitate reporting, automation, and streamline operational processes.
• Adhering to security best practices, including least privilege access, to minimize risk and maintain a strong security posture.
• Leveraging automation tools and scripting languages to streamline network and system provisioning, configuration, and management tasks.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience in IT, with a strong focus on network engineering and security.
• Experience in network engineering (LAN/WAN), with a deep understanding of routing protocols (MPLS, BGP, OSPF) and LAN technologies.
• Experience in SQL for database querying and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Tableau, or similar.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and draw meaningful insights.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in Python, XML, or YANG scripting languages for automation and configuration management.
• Capacity to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
• Knowledge of programming language (Python) for data analysis.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues within a large enterprise environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure, delivering accurate results within tight deadlines.
• Professional-level network certification or higher (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).

Additional Information:

This role presents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Verizon's network security transformation. You will play a critical role in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring secure access for our users. If you are a motivated and results-oriented network engineer with a passion for security, we encourage you to apply today!

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.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

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.

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, 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.

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. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $107,000.00 - $205,000.00.