When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

The Verizon Global Infrastructure Network Security organization is looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking principal engineer who can lead the implementation of VPN, Extranet, and cloud-based frameworks, including Secure System Edge(SSE) connectivity solutions. As a senior-level technical staff member, you'll collaborate with system engineers, operations personnel, vendor partners, and business associates to develop innovative strategies that ensure the network remains efficient and compatible with emerging technologies. The Network Security team's core responsibilities include proactive implementation of design initiatives, effective communication, and the development of next-generation solutions.

• Collaborating with the planning and design team to develop and implement intricate VPN technologies, adhering to security best practices and design principles to guarantee secure operations.

• Integrating future network security solutions leveraging cloud-based frameworks such as Secure System Edge(SSE), CASB, SWG, DLP, DEM, and future ZTNA protection policies and services.

• Performing routine security patches for operating systems and applications on a consistent basis.

• Collaborating with support vendors to address critical or zero-day vulnerabilities that have been identified and disclosed.

• Ensuring compliance with all security and compliance requirements established by VAST, CPNI, BIA, GSAM, VCSD, and Global clearance teams.

• Conducting capacity planning analysis for the infrastructure.

• Maintaining comprehensive technical knowledge of present and future technologies.

• Regularly updating the management team on the project's progress.

• Taking charge of your own technical and educational development .

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 experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Experience with Palo Alto/Cisco ASA/Firepower VPN equipment is required.

• Network experience in defensive perimeter security and threat prevention controls, SSE/SASE, firewall, proxy, access and authentication, and malware protection.

• Experience in data networking, particularly in Layer 2/Layer 3 in a service provider network or large enterprise network environment.

• Thorough understanding of VPN technologies.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in network engineering, computer science, or a related field is required.

• Associate-level network certification or higher is required.

• Understanding of QoS and network security functions (firewalls, VPN, IPS, etc.) is required.

• New technology development and testing experience is required.

• Network operational troubleshooting and network monitoring/analysis experience is required.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technologies are required.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while managing multiple high-priority projects is required.

• Ability to assess vendor solutions and utilize negotiation skills to get the best ROI is required.

• Industry engagements and leadership roles related to future networks are required.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills are required.

• Ability to engage people in the vision and demonstrate the meaning of the work for the bigger purpose is required.

• Proven ability to successfully manage complex multi-organizational projects.

• Self-driven and highly motivated, with demonstrable leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively under strict time constraints, delivering accurate results.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including the capacity to present to executives on conference calls.

• Meticulous and responsible, capable of working autonomously in a Work From Home setting.

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.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $110,000.00 and $205,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.