Verizon · 22 hours ago
Network Security Engineer Routing and Switching
US: Southlake, Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company that empowers people through connectivity. They are seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Network Security Defense team, responsible for enhancing security posture through threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management across networks and applications.
Communications InfrastructureInternetInternet of ThingsMobileTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Support the identification of security gaps and lead the design, architecture, and implementation of appropriate security solutions
Partner across Operations, Engineering, and Planning organizations to ensure secure design patterns are embedded into new deployments and major changes
Work with lead engineers on strategic security technical challenges and complex investigations
Provide expert analysis during active incidents, support root cause analysis, and produce clear reports outlining timelines, impact, and remediation
Perform regular security control assessments to validate configuration effectiveness and close gaps discovered during active hunts
Articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or three or more years of relevant work experience in network security or a related field
Demonstrated organization and project management skills with a proven track record of delivering results
Ability to write complex, optimized SPL (Splunk Search Language), including data models, lookups, and dashboards for threat analysis
Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Deep understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS) and advanced knowledge of router operations, including: Distinction between Control Plane, Data Plane, and Management Plane security
Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and how to protect them from hijacking or manipulation
Experience analyzing NetFlow/IPFIX data to distinguish between legitimate traffic and malicious patterns
Preferred
Certifications: Security (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, Security+) or Networking (PCNSE, CCNP, CCNA)
Internet-Scale Data: Hands-on experience with Netflow, BGP, DNS, and IDS logs at scale
Incident Frameworks: Knowledge of NIST 800-61 and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies
Advanced Analytics: Experience with risk-based alerting, asset/identity correlation, and big data tools like Elasticsearch
System Engineering: Unix or Linux expertise and experience with encryption (IPsec, TLS) and DDoS mitigation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home & auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Company
Verizon
Verizon is a broadband and telecommunications company that provides information and entertainment services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$34.39BKey Investors
Maryland Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentU.S. Department of DefenseConnect Maryland
2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.29B
2024-06-20Grant· $2M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Schulman
Chief Executive Officer
Santiago Tenorio
SVP & CTO
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