Network Security Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on254, Lyons Road, Lyons, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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About the Role
The GN&T Network Security team is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Network Security Defense team. The Defense teams are responsible for owning the security lifecycle and effectiveness across the Core, Edge, and Access networks, as well as all systems and network functions within GN&T. In this role, you will be critical in advancing our security posture through real-time Threat Monitoring & Detection, leading Incident Response efforts during a breach, and managing the continuous Vulnerability Management lifecycle across networks and applications. You will work within a community that values listening and collaboration to build trust and drive innovation.
Where You'll Be Working
This is a hybrid role where you will have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. In order to be eligible to apply for this position, you must be within commuting distance of one of the listed office locations. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Equal Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
254, Lyons Road, Lyons, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, 07920, United States
Bernards Township, New Jersey
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Splunk, Siem, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture, Firewalls, Encryption, Identity And Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Hunting.
Education: Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Frequently asked questions about Network Security Architect at Verizon
What does a Network Security Architect at Verizon do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Network Security Architect at Verizon will lead network security incident response including triage, containment, and recovery; conduct proactive threat hunting across identity, endpoint, and network telemetry; create and tune siem threat detections to improve alert fidelity; and build and refine incident playbooks and response runbooks for high-impact scenarios.
What are the requirements for this Network Security Architect role?expand_more
Verizon is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience; Six or more years of relevant experience; Expert-level ability to write complex Splunk SPL searches; Strong foundational knowledge of incident response lifecycles (NIST or SANS); Experience designing, testing, and maintaining automation playbooks using SOAR platforms; and Expert in conflict resolution and negotiation.
Where is the Network Security Architect role at Verizon located?expand_more
Network Security Architect at Verizon is based in 254, Lyons Road, Lyons, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, 07920, United States. This is a hybrid role.