Principle Engineer - SSE Network Engineer

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Verizon IT Network Organization is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to play a pivotal role in our migration to an external SSE cloud environment. As a key member of our Network and System Experts team, you will design, implement, and maintain a cloud-based network security solution that ensures secure access and data protection for our users and applications. This role demands a deep understanding of network security principles and hands-on experience with SSE technologies such as SWG, ZTNA, and CASB.

This position will spearhead the designing, implementing, and maintaining of a robust cloud-based network security solution, incorporating industry best practices and aligning with Verizon's security standards.

• Implementing and managing Zero Trust Network Access policies within the SSE environment to ensure granular access control and minimize attack surfaces.

• Deploying and maintaining critical security protocols, including IPSEC, AH, ESP, and IKE, to safeguard network traffic and data confidentiality.

• Proactively identifying and resolving technical issues related to SSE deployments and operations, minimizing service disruptions and ensuring optimal performance.

• Leveraging cloud-based security technologies, such as CASB and FWaaS, to extend security controls and threat protection to cloud environments.

• Designing and implementing tailored SSE solutions that address specific security requirements and align with evolving threat landscapes.

• Configuring and managing SSE platforms, including CASB, FWaaS, and other relevant technologies, to ensure effective security policy enforcement and threat mitigation.

• Developing and enforcing comprehensive security policies for the SSE framework, ensuring consistent security controls across all locations and users.

• Continuously monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts, taking swift and decisive action to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.

• Maintaining and optimizing the SSE infrastructure to achieve peak performance, scalability, and security.

• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to gather design requirements, identify automation opportunities, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

• Interacting with vendor-supplied APIs to facilitate reporting, automation, and streamline operational processes.

• Adhering to security best practices, including least privilege access, to minimize risk and maintain a strong security posture.

• Leveraging automation tools and scripting languages to streamline network and system provisioning, configuration, and management tasks.

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 in IT, with a strong focus on network engineering and security.

• Experience in network engineering (LAN/WAN), with a deep understanding of routing protocols (MPLS, BGP, OSPF) and LAN technologies.

• Experience with debugging HTTP proxy issues

• In-depth experience in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) such as SD-WAN and SASE/SSE architectures and respective components including CASB, DLP, SWG, FwaaS, VPNaaS

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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Strong Layer 2 / Layer 3 network architectural design and engineering experience including strong hands-on experience in configuring BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, VLANs, NAT, ACLs

• Proficiency in Python, XML, or YANG scripting languages for automation and configuration management.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues within a large enterprise environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure, delivering accurate results within tight deadlines.

• Certifications: Professional-level network certification or higher (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).

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.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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 benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.