Security Consultant III-Network

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What you'll be doing...

You'll be part of the "Verizon Global Infrastructure (VGI), Network & Information Security" group working to ensure that the server infrastructure devices are managed centrally, enterprise class asset management is built for complete asset coverage and visibility, sufficient access control is enabled and implement a process to follow the principle of least privilege. You will also work with a team of cybersecurity engineers to build use cases to automate and orchestrate access management across the enterprise.

Some of your daily responsibilities would be the following:

• Developing and enforcing infrastructure/server access policies and procedures.

• Designing and implementing infrastructure/server access control policies and procedures.

• Design, implement, and maintain Access Control solutions

• Configure and manage access for server infra (Windows/Linux/Unix etc)

• Deploy and maintain authentication and authorization mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC).

• Ensure server access security aligns with organizational policies and industry best practices

• Evaluate and recommend access management technologies and tools

• Respond to access-related incidents and requests

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all infrastructure assets (hardware, software, licenses)

• Leverage industry proven tools to identify and reduce Cyber Risks

• Assist in Crisis Management, Ransomware Recovery and Business Continuity planning.

• Identify, investigate and resolve global security breaches / incidents

• Develop and maintain network and infrastructure security reporting dashboards and scorecards used to measure our Cyber Practice.

What we're looking for...

You are passionate about network/infrastructure security and automation as a career. You are self-driven and motivated, with good communication and analytical skills. You're a sought-after team member that thrives in a dynamic work environment. You will be working with multiple partners from the business groups, so networking and managing effective working relationships should be your top most priority. You have an understanding of industry trends in all areas of Information Security.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Four or more years of experience in network / information security, risk and compliance management.

• Strong working knowledge of managing enterprise server infrastructure including Windows/Linux/Unix etc.

• Knowledge of managing Public/Private cloud infrastructure.

• Understanding of network fundamentals, switching, routing protocols, load balancers, web proxies, firewalls and software defined networking solutions.

• Experience with access control systems and authentication mechanisms

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of security fundamentals Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, access control, Authentication, Authorization, Auditing secure design concepts like

• Experience working on IT ticketing systems like JIRA, Service Now and ability to partner and collaborate with other teams in the organization

• Experience with hosting security awareness campaigns, gamification and bug bounty programs will be an added advantage

• Strong analytical problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills

• Passion to stay abreast with emerging technologies, network security trends, tools and techniques.

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

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology Engineering

• Industry relevant certifications like MCSE, RHCE etc

• Industry relevant security certifications Security , OSCP, CEH, CISSP, GIAC, etc

• Strong expertise in at least one operating system Window or Linux.

• Cloud relevant certifications CCSP, CCSK

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 race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.