When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

Verizon Network Security is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a good understanding of software development, automation, big data, machine learning, and related technologies. The Network Security Services infrastructure consists of several large scale networking, compute, and storage clusters that are used to analyze petabyte scale network and security event data sets for anomalous and malicious network activity to protect Verizon and its customers. Successful candidates will have responsibility for a number of the following areas based on the unique expertise that they bring to the project.

Responsibilities include: 

• Analyzing network traffic data to identify anomalous or malicious activity.

• Developing tools and systems to support the operation and security of Verizon networks.

• Identifying technology gaps to lead in the design, architecture, and implementation of appropriate solutions collaboratively.

• Evaluating technology and making recommendations to further the team’s mission of securing the network.

• Participating in capacity planning activities and identifying areas for improvements in managing resources and inventory.

What we’re looking for...

You’re driven to pinpoint a problem and tenacious about finding a solution. You’re organized and pay attention to details. You are the person that others rely on. You are accountable and follow through with a sense of urgency. You are a software engineer eager to mine large data sets with tools such as Python, Splunk, and machine learning. Successful candidates will possess the following required qualifications.

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

• Four or more years or relevant work experience. 

• Experience developing in a variety of programming languages, including three years of Python.

• Experience in statistics, data visualization, anomaly detection, and machine learning.

• Experience and understanding of basic relational and non-relational databases.

• Experience with networking (especially Internet related protocols), and network and information security.

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

• College degree with a STEM focus. 

• Four or more years of hands-on experience working with internet-scale data sets such as Netflow, BGP, DNS, and IDS logs.

• Experience with big data analytical tools such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, or Hadoop.

• Experience with a variety of leading SQL and NoSQL technologies.

• Strong oral and written communication skills required for internal and external communication, at a range of technical and executive levels.

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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