Principal Network Security Engineer - Ashburn VA

Company: Verizon
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

When you join Verizon Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here. What you'll be doing... This position will be part of a security team responsible for protecting Verizon and or customer networks using industry standard tools and techniques. In this role as a Principle Network Security Engineer the candidate will be primarily responsible for overseeing the log management and Nessus vulnerability scanning, but also needs to understand the network's make-up in order to better protect it. As a Principal Network Security Engineer you will lead medium sized projects, guiding the team through the requirements to successfully implement the necessary security requirements to meet Verizon's needs.

• Responsible for the implementation and oversight of the department's security tool support across multiple complex and diverse networks.
• Working with customers, project managers, and network engineering teams to gather requirements that are used to design and deliver technical solutions.
• Performingtechnical improvements within the managed services tools to deliver world class customer service.
• Creating and maintaining documentation to include Use Cases, SOPs, MOPs as well as incident management reports.
• Authoring security related policies. Researching and formulating templates, rules, alerts, dashboards and business flows.
• Mentoringother SOC Engineers and providing training to less experienced security engineers primarily regarding, but not limited to, the ArcSight and Nessus platforms.
• Managing multiple medium-sized projects on a daily basis.
• Interacting with other staff and customers effectively, in-person and in writing, using a VTC and/or phone.
• Installing, configuring, and technical administration of ArcSight and Nessus product components.
• Using the ArcSight SIEM for real-time alerting into our existing Network Management System.
• Developing Use Cases on the ArcSight platforms that address the latest security scenarios, threats, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Quickly identifying sources of security breaches and move them towards containment.
• Conducting live analysis on networks and across multiple platforms.
• Utilizing compliance and vulnerability assessment tools like Nessus to analyze products for configuration and patch vulnerabilities.
• Working closely with other departments to mitigate security events by providing the needed analysis and leadership, to bolster Verizon's ability to identify intrusion detection/mitigation.Where you'll be working...In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location, Ashburn, VA. What we're looking for... You'll need to have:
  • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
  • Six or more years of relevant work experience.
  • Ability to pass an extensive background investigation as a condition of employment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.Even better if you have one or more of the following:
    • Ten or more years of direct experience in Network Security, Security Analysis and/or Incident Response.
    • Experience using ArcSight ESM and/or Nessus vulnerability scanners.
    • In-depth knowledge of Linux.
    • Direct experience in installing, deploying, documenting, and troubleshooting network perimeter security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection (IDS/IPS), security sensors.
    • Knowledge of security compliance policy, Risk Management frameworks and SLA's.
    • Knowledge of cyber security and information protection and privacy.
    • Strong networking background combined with strong security operations.
    • Ability to automate tasks through the use of scripting tools in multiple languages such as Perl, Java and Python.
    • Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
    • Security-related certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CCFP and/or CEH or equivalent.
    • Other relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCNA and/or SANS GIAC.
    • A strong detail orientation. Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementVerizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).
      
      Internal ID: 592829PandoLogic. Keywords: Network Security Engineer, Location: Chantilly, VA - 20151

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