Principal Network and Security Engineer

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...

Join Verizon as we continue to expand our industry-leading network to improve the ways people, businesses, and things connect. Verizon is positioned to lead the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” (4IR) with the emergence of technologies like our best-in-class 5G network and the Internet of Things (IoT) to impact a wide variety of industries such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, public safety, government, and many others. We are in the midst of historic breakthroughs in connectivity and mobility to blend the physical and the digital through cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, nanotechnologies, 3D printing, wearables, and advanced robotics. As part of this team, you will play a meaningful role in our network transformation through building a unified network across all lines of business and maintaining the technology that keeps millions of our customers connected.

• Enabling Automation and Orchestration across a variety of environments.
• Managing Network and System for services such as Identity, Backup, DNS, Logging and Operating Systems.
• Creating and maintaining of comprehensive documentation and supporting processes.
• Transitioning of new services and solutions into Operations for ongoing support.
• Collaborating with other teams and vendors to resolve issues and deliver high quality solution.
• Translating business requirements into well documented, functional solutions.

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 four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Two or more years of experience working in a 24x7 Cloud or SaaS production premise systems management.
• One or more relevant technology certifications such as: AWS, Linux, Automation, Security, VMware, Azure.
• NV1 Security clearance and eligibility to maintain.

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

• Knowledge of ITIL Change Management processes and the Australian Government Information Security Manual.
• Experience in Linux and Windows Systems Administration and automated deployment experience.
• Experience with the deployment and use of Postgres, MySQL, and MSSQL.
• A passion for Automation/Orchestration using tools such as Puppet, Demisto, XSOAR, Rundeck and Ansible.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• The ability to communicate and explain highly complex solutions in a clear positive fashion with internal and external stakeholders, clients, and suppliers.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 Requirement

Please note, in countries where there is a COVID-19 related government order or rule, Verizon is required to ensure that all employees accessing our workplace comply with these mandatory requirements. If you work in one of these locations, you will be required to provide us with your vaccination status prior to joining. If this, or any other COVID related requirement applies in your location, we will notify you about this before you start work.