Principal Engineer – Infrastructure and Cloud Security

Verizon

. Lead day-to-day operations while engaging internal and external stakeholders, including through dotted-line leadership .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $120,500 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Infrastructure and Cloud Security Governance, with a strong focus on automation, data analysis, and cybersecurity frameworks. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor analysts, and drive process improvements while aligning with zero trust principles.

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Information SecurityNetwork TechnologyData Analytical ToolsCybersecurity FrameworksAutomation Scripting

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Hard Skills

Data ParsingAPI InteractionsAnsible PlaybooksDashboard DevelopmentData AnalysisCloud EnvironmentsNetwork DefenseCyber Investigative FrameworksScriptingTechnical Risk Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

SplunkElasticsearchHadoopGrafanaVPNFirewallNetflowProxyAWSAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNANetwork+Security+CISSP

Industry Keywords

Zero Trust PrinciplesCybersecurityInfrastructure SecurityCloud SecurityGovernance ReportingOperational MetricsIncident ResponsePenetration TestingThreat HuntTabletop Exercises

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSElasticSearchGrafanaHadoopLinuxSplunkUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day operations while engaging internal and external stakeholders, including through dotted-line leadership
Automate and continuously improve Infrastructure and Cloud Security Governance dashboards, scorecards, and maturity models
Work with the Verizon India team to execute governance reporting
Support the design of GTS on-premises networks, data centers, and cloud environments
Align the GTS enterprise network with zero trust principles
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify security gaps and process improvements
Use automation tools to measure program effectiveness
Provide security awareness, training, and compliance programs focused on Network Cybersecurity practices
Leverage the Mavens program to facilitate adoption of Security by Design
Partner with Verizon Cybersecurity teams on Active Defense, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Red Team, Threat Hunt, and Tabletop Exercise campaigns
Produce executive-level operational read-outs, metrics, and project status reports
Execute short- and long-term strategic goals and communicate updates to stakeholders
Motivate, mentor, and advise network and infrastructure analysts and engineers
Host focused training sessions on new and specialized skill sets
Promote collaboration, accountability, problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through 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
Knowledge and experience analyzing large datasets such as netflow, firewall, DNS, Proxy, and VPN logs
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 tools like Grafana
Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, network defense, and investigative frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, and Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain
High-level understanding of cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and OCI
High-level understanding of Windows, Unix/Linux, and OSX operating systems
Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Security+, or CISSP are advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
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
Tuition assistance
Other incentives
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office