Verizon · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer Network Security
Cary, North Carolina
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $231K/yr
6+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company looking for a highly motivated and experienced Principal Engineer to join their Network Security team. The role involves owning the network security posture and implementing security policies to protect against threats across the Broadband access network.
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Responsibilities
Planning, designing, and leading execution of Network Security policies across all owned assets
Utilize existing expertise of routing, switching and network architecture to build a deep understanding of the network assets under your span of control and the product and feature roadmap
Quickly assess the impact of vulnerabilities and identify End-of-Life/End-of-Support hardware/software to create and lead a remediation plan
Discovering, identifying, and inventorying all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc) in your respective area of responsibility
Drive continuous improvement of network visibility and telemetry collection to strengthen detection and response capabilities
Lead the development of baseline operations for the team and implement threat detections, automated alerts to proactively identify potential cyber threats, leveraging SIEM tools such as Splunk
Lead the development of incident response protocols to quickly identify, contain, and resolve network security incidents and threats
Execute root cause analysis for incidents, perform regular security control assessments, and lead strategic security solution implementation in a highly scalable environment
Ensuring that the security controls planned for the Networks are operating effectively by performing audits. Leverage network automation and scripting to make the process efficient
Lead the development and upkeep of network automation systems for ongoing security monitoring and early identification of security incidents
Offer technical guidance and expert feedback on the Vendor Plan of Record (POR), selection of security/monitoring tools, and vendor engagements
Develop essential technical documentation, including playbooks, Confluence pages, Network diagrams, and Method of Procedures (MOPs)
Prepare and deliver quarterly presentations to leadership detailing project status and updates
Mentor Team members as well as Organizational partners and act as the overall SME
Building healthy relationships across the Operations, Engineering, and Planning organizations to better understand the current and future landscape of the network
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience
Six or more years of relevant work experience, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training
Demonstrated leadership skills as a project and/or team lead for cross-functional project teams and vendor management
Expert understanding of Spine, Leaf, SDN, OTNGN, and Hub & Spoke network architectures
Expert-level understanding of routing and switching security, including BGP and IGP security, is mandatory, e.g., BGP hijacking, Route injection, and managing complex ACLs
Hands-on experience with internet-scale data sets such as Netflow, BGP, DNS, and IDS logs
Fluency in security frameworks, particularly the application of CIS Benchmarks (Level 1 & 2 hardening) and mitigating MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) on network devices, along with a solid understanding of network security fundamentals
Expertise in using Python, API, Ansible, or Terraform-type tools to automate and develop custom security 'health checks' on network devices
Ability to assess and understand complex transport and 5G-SA network architectures
Understanding of network security fundamental policies and principles
Experience with utilizing SIEM tools like Splunk for performing analysis
Preferred
Network Security certifications such as CISSP or other ISC2 certifications
Routing and Switching certifications like CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent vendor certs
Experience with Splunk performing data analysis, Dashboard creation, alerting, and automation
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and SIEM tools
Demonstrated organization and project management skills
Knowledge of technical products and systems development lifecycle within a large global enterprise environment
Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including highly technical teams, business owners, and executives
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience guiding and developing teams
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
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$34.39BKey Investors
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2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.29B
2024-06-20Grant· $2M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Schulman
Chief Executive Officer
Sowmyanarayan Sampath
Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Consumer
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