Engineer III, Security Engineer

Verizon seeks an Engineer III, Security Engineer to join the GN&T Network Security Defense team. The role centers on Enterprise Access, asset discovery and inventory, continuous monitoring, threat detection, and applying Network Security Fundamentals to strengthen security posture across Core, Edge, and Access networks.

Responsibilities

• Discover, identify, and audit inventory of all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc.) within your area of responsibility.
• Leverage routing, switching, and network architecture expertise to build a deep understanding of assets and the roadmap, quickly assessing vulnerability impact and identifying End-of-Life/End-of-Support hardware and software.
• Assist in developing a baseline of normal operations and implement threat detections to alert on deviations, proactively identifying potential cyber threats.
• Lead and assist daily operations with team members and platform owners regarding network security of owned assets, including running scans, monitoring, creating dashboards, and utilizing automation and scripting where appropriate.
• Help develop incident response protocols to rapidly identify, contain, and resolve network security incidents and threats.
• Understand the current state of cybersecurity and improve security posture through Network Security Fundamentals such as Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, and Vulnerability Mitigation.
• Own and maintain the network security scorecard, driving increased maturity, visibility, and subject-matter expertise.
• Ensure that planned security controls for the Networks operate effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Three 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.
• Experience with Bash Shell scripting, Python or relevant scripting and automation knowledge.

Technologies

• OpenStack
• Kubernetes
• Bash
• Python
• Splunk

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefit options including medical, dental, and vision, plus short and long term disability
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Group home and auto insurance
• 401(k) matched
• Up to eight company paid holidays per year
• Up to six personal days per year
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Premium pay (overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.)
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, growing with additional service

Salary and Location

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ hybrid

Salary: USD 81,000 - 155,000 per year

Note: Salary may vary by location and confirmed job-related skills and experience.

Work Arrangement

In this hybrid role, you will have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, as determined by your manager. Employees are responsible for complying with hybrid work policies.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Join Verizon

Verizon offers a collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed, challenges are addressed, and career growth is supported. The V Team emphasizes listening, learning, and impact, with opportunities to contribute to innovation and security across teams.