Junior Network Security Defense Engineer

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What you'll be doing...
The Global Network & Technology (GN&T) Network Security team is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the security defense organization. The defense teams are responsible for owning the security lifecycle and effectiveness across the core, edge, and access networks and all of the systems and network functions within GN&T.

In this role, you will help with the discovery and identity of all network assets in your respective area of responsibility. You will be expected to build an understanding of the asset function, safeguard through continuous monitoring and proactive threat detections, and help improve the security hygiene by implementing the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).

Key Responsibilities:

• Discover, identify, and inventory all network assets and asset information (model, version, etc) in your respective area of responsibility.

• Build an understanding of the network assets and the roadmap to quickly assess the impact of vulnerabilities and identify End-of-Life/End-of-Support hardware/software.

• Assist with developing a baseline of normal operations and implement threat detections that alert of deviations to proactively identify potential cyber threats.

• Assist in incident response efforts, including troubleshooting and investigating cybersecurity incidents.

• Understand the current state of cybersecurity and improve the security posture through the implementation of the Network Security Fundamentals (Access Management, Situational Awareness, Configuration Hardening, Vulnerability Mitigation).

• Ownership and accountability for the network security scorecard and help drive increased maturity, visibility, and subject-matter expertise.

• Ensuring that the security controls planned for the Networks are operating effectively.

Where you'll be working...
In this hybrid role you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager

What we're looking for...
You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or one or more years of relevant work experience.

• One or more years of relevant work experience, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Basic understanding of networks, 4G/5G wireless network functions or virtualization technologies like Openstack and Kubernetes.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong interest in learning and developing network and cybersecurity expertise.

Even better if you also have:

• Experience with Splunk or other data analysis tools.

• Network or Security certifications such as Security+, Network+, CCNA, ITILv4 or similar

• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

• Demonstrated organization and project management skills.

• Knowledge of technical product and systems development lifecycle.

• Ability to work in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.

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.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.