Principal Engineer - Infrastructure and Cloud Security Engineer

The Principal Engineer - Infrastructure and Cloud Security Engineer role supports Verizon’s Technology Strategy, Global Infrastructure & App Security (TSGI) organization by advancing Infrastructure and Cloud Security Governance for the GTS Enterprise Network. This position focuses on security operations, automation of governance reporting, and collaboration on defensive and compliance activities.

Location and Work Arrangement

Basking Ridge, NJ (hybrid)

• Defined work location with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, set by the manager.
• Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Role Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, engaging internal and external stakeholders, and using a dotted-line leadership approach when needed.
• Automate and continuously improve Infrastructure and Cloud Security Governance reporting dashboards, scorecards, and maturity models that quantify and reduce cyber risk through actionable frameworks, including execution with the Verizon India team.
• Support the design of GTS On-Prem Network, data centers, and cloud environments, including alignment with the GTS enterprise network and zero trust.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and process improvements that strengthen security protections and increase cybersecurity maturity, including using automation tools to measure program effectiveness.
• Provide security awareness, training, and compliance programs centered on Network Cybersecurity practices, leveraging the Mavens program and the Security by Design adoption support it provides.
• Partner with Verizon cybersecurity teams, participating in Active Defense and Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Red team and Threat Hunt campaigns, and supporting tabletop exercises when necessary.
• Create executive-level operational read-outs, metrics, and project statuses that reflect mission effectiveness.
• Execute long-term and short-term strategic goals, socialize updates to relevant stakeholders, and collaborate cross-functionally to support broader organizational objectives.
• Motivate, mentor, and advise network and infrastructure analysts and engineers, including hosting focused training sessions to develop new and specialized skills.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and individual accountability for problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience in Information Security, Network Technology, or Technical Risk Analysis.
• Experience with scripting and programming for automation of data parsing, API interactions, and custom tool development.

Relevant Technologies and Frameworks

• Splunk
• Elasticsearch
• Hadoop
• Ansible
• Grafana
• Mavens program
• NIST CSF
• ISO 27000 series
• MITRE ATT&CK
• Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain

Even Better If You Have

• Knowledge and experience analyzing large datasets (such as netflow, firewall, DNS, proxy, and VPN logs) to identify anomalies and perform in-depth analytics.
• Experience with data analytical tools such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, or Hadoop.
• Experience creating, modifying, and executing Ansible playbooks for automation, configuration management, and orchestration of security deployments across diverse network devices and servers.
• Understanding of developing and configuring dashboards and visualizations with Grafana.
• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, network defense, and investigative frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, and Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain.
• High-level understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI) and operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, and OSX).
• Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Security+, or CISSP.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.

Compensation

USD 120,500 - 231,000 per year

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefit options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Short and long term disability.
• Basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Group home and auto insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Up to 8 company paid holidays per year.
• Up to 6 personal days per year.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.