Senior Software Engineer Network Security
Verizon · Southlake, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $194,000 / year
- Southlake, TX
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Job highlights
- Design and build secure network systems.
- Automate infrastructure with Python and Ansible.
- Manage code repositories and CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and optimize global network routing.
- Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers.
About the role
About Verizon
When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.What You’ll Be Doing…
The Customer Router Security team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our Network Security Engineering team. We are responsible for protecting the global Verizon network backbone against distributed denial of service attacks as well as managing its public key infrastructure. In this senior role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the robust, scalable, and secure software systems that protect our global infrastructure. You will act as a technical leader, guiding architectural decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across teams to defend against evolving cyber threats. If you are passionate about low-level networking, high-performance computing, and building bulletproof security systems, we want you on our team.Architecture & Software Engineering
- Design & Architect: Architect scalable, technical solutions that directly address complex business and security challenges.
- Develop & Automate: Write robust scripts and applications in Python, and leverage Ansible to implement infrastructure automation and configuration management across platforms.
- Manage Code Life Cycles: Manage code repositories using GitHub and version control best practices, and actively compile, modify, and integrate open-source code into our environments.
- Full-Stack System Management: Oversee the mechanics of interdependent systems, applying cross-functional knowledge of databases, system administration, and web development to ensure high reliability.
Network Engineering & Hardware
- Configure Global Networks: Translate theoretical concepts and documentation into functional network configurations across both lab and global production environments.
- Manage Routing & Infrastructure: Configure and optimize network routing (primarily BGP and static routes) utilizing Juniper router syntax and NetConf APIs.
- Troubleshoot & Optimize: Perform systematic network troubleshooting to identify nuances in current network designs, resolve complex issues, and proactively enhance existing architecture.
- Maintain Physical Hardware: Manage, maintain, and execute lifecycle hardware refreshes for 11+ cabinets of development and production network equipment.
- Stress-Test Innovation: Rapidly adapt to emerging technologies, conduct rigorous "test-to-failure" evaluations on new hardware/software, and present strategic recommendations to decision-makers.
Leadership & Strategic Collaboration
- Mentor & Lead: Act as a technical guide for the team, assisting with deliverables like VLAN configurations, live hardware migrations without data loss, error investigations, and automation upskilling.
- Drive Scalable Strategy: Design broad solutions that serve the vast majority of our global customer base, avoiding over-engineered "corner-case" fixes.
- Align Security & Business: Actively balance core business objectives with strict security policies to ensure solutions are both functional and highly secure.
- Manage Complex Workstreams: Prioritize and drive multiple fast-paced projects to resolution, meeting key deadlines across various stakeholders.
- Communicate Powerfully: Build strategic cross-functional relationships and translate complex technical network and security issues into clear, understandable language for diverse audiences.
This position will be included in the on-call rotation.
***This role can be located in any US based Verizon hub location.***
What We’re Looking For….
You’ll need to have:- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant work experience demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
- Strong programming skills in Python, coupled with hands-on experience using Ansible for configuration management and automation.
- Proven, hands-on experience building custom solutions and RESTful APIs using Django.
- Solid working knowledge of Linux/RHEL operating systems, including standard command-line utilities and environment configurations.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and container-based development and orchestration
- Experience with database administration & management: (e.g. Postgres, MySQL etc.)
- Experience with code versioning tools like Git.
- Be able to code using current security principles and best practices.
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Distributed Denial of Service Attacks
- Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure
- Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.
- Experience in Google Suite.
- Knowledge of Network & Security protocols (ex: TCP/IP)
- Juniper routing, Palo Alto Firewall, and F5 Load Balancer knowledge
- Project management skills.
- High organizational skills with the ability to multitask, take direction, prioritize, and manage multiple activities/tasks to achieve objectives.
Where you’ll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.Benefits And Compensation
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, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid 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. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be reflected to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $101,000.00 - $194,000.00.Key skills/competency
- Software Engineer
- Network Security
- Python
- Ansible
- Juniper
- BGP
- Cybersecurity
- Infrastructure Automation
- System Administration
- Technical Leadership
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Network Security
- Software Engineering
- Python
- Ansible
- Django
- Linux
- CI/CD
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- Juniper
- BGP
- DDoS
- PKI
- Automation
- Infrastructure
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Python, Ansible, Django, and network security experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize Linux, CI/CD, databases, and Git proficiency.
- Demonstrate leadership: Mention mentoring, architecture design, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss network protocols and security principles.
- Research Verizon: Understand their V Team culture and commitment to innovation.
Technical preparation
Master Python and Django for security solutions.,Automate infrastructure using Ansible scripts.,Deep dive into Linux/RHEL command line.,Practice CI/CD pipeline and Git workflows.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security challenge you solved.,How do you mentor junior engineers effectively?,Explain a technical issue to a non-technical audience.,How do you balance security policies with business needs?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Software Engineer Network Security role at Verizon?
- For the Senior Software Engineer Network Security position at Verizon, you'll need strong programming skills in Python, hands-on experience with Ansible for automation, and proficiency in building custom solutions and RESTful APIs using Django. A solid understanding of Linux/RHEL operating systems, CI/CD pipelines, database management (Postgres, MySQL), and Git is also essential. Familiarity with current security principles and best practices is also a requirement.
- Does Verizon offer opportunities for career growth in the Senior Software Engineer Network Security role?
- Yes, Verizon emphasizes career growth, learning, and thriving. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll have opportunities to act as a technical leader, guide architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers. The role also involves staying updated with emerging technologies and presenting strategic recommendations, all of which contribute to professional development.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Software Engineer Network Security position at Verizon?
- This Senior Software Engineer role at Verizon is a hybrid position. You will have a defined work location and are expected to work from home, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, as determined by your manager. Employees must adhere to Verizon's hybrid work policies.
- What kind of benefits and compensation can I expect as a Senior Software Engineer at Verizon?
- Verizon offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability, and identity theft protection. You can also expect a matched 401(k) savings plan, paid holidays, personal days, parental leave, and tuition assistance. The annual salary range for this full-time position is $101,000.00 - $194,000.00, with potential for premium pay like overtime or shift differential, and compensation may vary based on location and experience.
- What is the significance of the on-call rotation for the Senior Software Engineer Network Security role at Verizon?
- The Senior Software Engineer Network Security position at Verizon includes participation in an on-call rotation. This means you will be part of a team responsible for responding to and resolving critical network security incidents outside of standard business hours, ensuring the continuous protection of Verizon's global network infrastructure.