Engr III-Security Engrg

Verizon · Chennai

  • Experience3–4 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modehybrid
  • Levelmid
  • Posted16 Sept 2026

About Verizon

Verizon is hiring in Chennai in telecom. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Git
  • Jenkins
  • Docker
  • Netmiko

The role

A security automation engineer at a telecommunications company develops Python automation for network and infrastructure security, orchestrates security tools, and protects cloud and datacenter environments. The role applies DevOps, CI/CD, and Ansible to automate controls, vulnerability remediation, and security operations.

Full job description

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.

Verizon Global Infrastructure (VGI) is looking for an innovative Security Data Automation Engineer to bridge the gap between traditional data analytics and modern DevOps practices. Beyond building dashboards, you will architect resilient "security-by-design" pipelines that drive our threat detection and response. You will develop high-performance, sophisticated Python models to harden the GTS ecosystem, ensuring the entire data life cycle—from ingestion to deployment—is fully protected and automated.

What We’re Looking For…

Supporting daily operations, including internal/external stakeholder engagement and dotted-line leadershipDeveloping and maintaining Network & Infrastructure Security reporting dashboards, scorecardsAutomating Network Platform integration with logging tools & systemsMaintaining the automation platforms supporting VGS Enterprise Network, On-Prem Infrastructure, Datacenters and Cloud organizations in their Cyber practicePerforming automation and orchestration of all security tools for visibility and prevention.Driving a culture of Security by Design and automation to scale cyber security practicesIdentifying opportunities and use cases for automation to remediate vulnerabilities, implement controls, orchestrate between tools and automate security practicesEnsuring effectiveness and coverage of security, policies and controls of VGS Network & Infrastructure, prioritizing risk levelLeveraging industry proven tools to identify and reduce Cyber RisksEnsuring security posture of VGS Network & Infrastructure, e.g., access management, vulnerabilities remediation, etcAssisting in Crisis Management, Ransomware Recovery and Business Continuity planningPromoting an environment of collaboration and individual accountability when it comes to problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvements

You’ll Need To Have

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.Two or more years experience with scripting and programming (i.e. Python or Powershell) for automation of bulk configuration changes, data parsing, API interactions, and custom tool development. Two or more years experience with Devops, CI/CD and tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Netmiko etc

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

Experience with Python and writing clean, modular, and testable production-grade code.Deep experience with Ansible for automating repetitive tasks, managing server configurations, and deploying applications.Strong command of SQL and experience working with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift).Comfort working in a Linux environment, including shell scripting (Bash).Advanced knowledge of Git workflows and collaborative development.Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect is a significant plus.Experience providing support for security related technologies (i.e. SIEM, Antivirus, Firewalls, WAF, Proxy, IDS/IPS, DLP).Knowledge of security incident log analysis, malware analysis & cyber security incident response.Certifications like: Network+, Security+, GSEC, CCNA, CSPM, CISSP or CISM

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.