Key Responsibilities
Adversary Emulation: Conduct red team exercises that emulate realistic threats targeting telco-specific systems, including wireline/wireless network infrastructure and supporting systems.
Vulnerability Exploitation: Identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities in critical telco systems and infrastructure
Attack Vector Development: Design and execute sophisticated attack paths, including advanced network intrusions and identification of high value targets
Post-Engagement Reporting: Deliver comprehensive technical reports and executive summaries that outline findings, exploit paths, and remediation recommendations
Collaboration: Work closely with blue team to develop detection and prevention strategies informed by red team exercises
Tool Development: Build or customize tools, scripts, and exploits for red team operations
Threat Intelligence: Stay updated on the latest attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) relevant to the telecommunications industry
Continuous Improvement: Provide insights to enhance the organization’s security posture through collaboration with peers in both security and operations
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 work experience.
Four or more years of relevant work experience.
Three or more years’ relevant Red Team, Penetration testing or security experience.
Even better if you have one or more of the following
Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, or OSEP or GIAC certifications like GPEN, GXPN, or GWAPT
Familiarity with security challenges in running Internet-scale networks, wireless core components, cloud, and edge computing
Expertise in telecommunications systems, protocols (SIP, SS7/Diameter, TR-69, etc)
Expertise in 4G/5G core network architecture, and supporting systems.
Industry Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge in enterprise networking technologies and protocols (routers, switches, VPN, load balancers, TCP/IP, Internet numbering – IP, ASN, CIDR, subnetting, etc)
Strong Linux skills
Proficiency in Red Team and Penetration Testing tools such as Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, Metasploit, etc
Coding and scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.). Ability to vet exploit code to understand what it does
Solid understanding of network architecture and cloud environments (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenStack, OpenShift)
Problem Solving: Ability to think like an attacker and devise innovative attack scenarios targeting telco environments
Soft Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
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 adjusted 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.
