Verizon · 5 hours ago
Principal Engineer Network Security
Ashburn, Virginia
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $231K/yr
6+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company seeking a Principal Engineer in Network Security to enhance the security of its critical RAN Access networks. The role involves translating security frameworks into configurations for network devices, leading the design and implementation of network security solutions, and driving continuous improvements in network visibility and incident response.
Communications InfrastructureInternetInternet of ThingsMobileTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Act as the security subject matter expert in network design reviews, ensuring that all network assets meet stringent carrier-grade security standards and embed secure design patterns
Drive continuous improvement of network visibility and telemetry collection, conduct proactive threat hunting, and serve as escalation support for network security incidents
Execute root cause analysis for incidents, perform regular security control assessments, and lead strategic security solution implementation in a highly scalable environment
Develop essential technical documentation, including Playbooks, Confluence pages, Network diagrams, and Method of Procedures (MOPs)
Drive security architecture, lead policy implementation, manage incident response, and integrate security principles early into the development lifecycle
Leverage tools or custom automation, eg: Python, Ansible playbooks to run automated audits against security benchmarks, ensuring zero configuration drift
Analyze network logs and configurations to identify vulnerabilities, recommend & build proactive mitigations
Develop comprehensive assessment reports and provide prioritized recommendations for remediations
Identifying opportunities to mentor, guide, and delegate technical documentation/tasks to support the team and broader organization
Qualification
Required
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 securing RAN technologies (Diameter, GTP, eCPRI/CPRI) and a wide array of network devices, such as Cell Site Routers, eNBs, gNBs, FWA, In-Building solutions, and non-terrestrial networks. Knowledge of Internet protocols, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), OTNGN, and Hub & Spoke architectures is also required
Strong practical experience with Splunk/SIEM tools is necessary for data analysis, dashboard creation, alerting, automation, risk-based alerting, managing notable events, and defining/tuning correlation searches. Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions is also beneficial
Demonstrated leadership skills are required, along with the ability to lead and manage cross-functional projects, build consensus, resolve conflict, negotiate, and possess strong analytical, communication, and programming skills, including 3-5 years of experience with Python
Preferred
Certifications like : CCIE (Service Provider or Security) or Nokia NRS II/SRA or CISSP, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, CCNP, CCIE, or CCNA
Expertise in using Python, Ansible, or Terraform to automate network device configurations and operations
Competence in using Splunk or Elasticsearch for network data analysis, creating dashboards, setting up alerts, and handling large-scale internet data sources (Netflow, BGP, DNS, IDS logs)
Knowledge of Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DDoS mitigation, encryption technologies (IPsec, TLS), identifying vulnerabilities in RAN, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools like Splunk
Familiarity with Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, the system development lifecycle, mitigating network/system/application layer attacks, and working with SQL/NoSQL databases and UNIX/Linux operating systems
Strong organizational, project management, and written/verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to collaborate with various stakeholders and demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills
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
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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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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
Santiago Tenorio
SVP & CTO
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