Verizon Junior Network Security Engineer - Cary, NC

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.



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