Junior Network Security Engineer

When you join Verizon

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What you’ll be doing...

The Network Transport Security Policy & Auditing (TSPA) team is seeking a Security Engineer to undertake Tier 1 and Tier 2 level activities related to the engineering, operations, and ongoing support for four key VGMN security functions: Firewall rule requests, ACL updates, Plan/Build/Run responsibilities for the Fortinet VPN infrastructure, Transport security audits

• Using CRM and ticketing tools to provide professional guidance and assistance to internal customers.
• Addressing incoming firewall, ACL, and VPN requests and provide customer troubleshooting and support as required.
• Facilitating Fortinet hardware installation.
• Turning up VPN and configuration changes.
• Deploying Fortinet software updates.
• Evaluating environments and their underlying transport security controls to ensure customer adherence to Verizon Network Security standards and policies.

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 of more years of work experience.

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

• Knowledge of wireless and wireline networks and interconnectivity between them.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, Switches, and Networking.
• Knowledge of Routing and Switching concepts and protocols.
• Knowledge and understanding of transport security policies (firewall rules, ACLs, etc).
• Customer focus mindset.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong communication Skill.

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.

This role is eligible to be considered for the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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