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INTRODUCTION

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Associate Director of a Network Security Red Team in the telecommunications industry, you will lead a team focused on proactively identifying vulnerabilities and security gaps within Verizon’s infrastructure, applications, and processes. This team focuses on emulating real-world adversarial techniques to evaluate and improve Verizon’s defensive capabilities, ensuring the security of customer data and network infrastructure.

You will lead a team of highly skilled Red Teamer Operators performing campaigns and continuous Red Team work targeting objectives on Verizon’s networks. You will need to collaborate closely with internal teams to simulate advanced persistent threats and execute Red Team engagements tailored to the unique challenges of the telecommunications sector. This position requires a deep understanding of telco-specific systems, such as enterprise-scale complex networks, 4G & 5G wireless network infrastructure, cloud technology, and more. Strong understanding of network equipment and networking protocols is required. This role will require strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset in order to be successful. Demonstrated experience building and supporting a team that solves complex challenges is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Red Team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy, and addressing the unique challenges of securing large-scale telecommunications systems
• Threat Intelligence: Stay updated on the latest attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) relevant to the telecommunications industry
• Deconfliction: Determine when and how to communicate with defense stakeholders regarding Red Team actions to prevent production impacts from incident response
• Post-Engagement Reporting: Ensure timely delivery of technical reports and communicate findings to other leadership in various forums.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide insights to enhance the network’s security posture through collaboration with peers in both security and operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

You’ll need to have:

• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of job-related work experience, military experience, or specialized training or education (non-collegiate).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years of experience leading a red team in large-scale environments. Commensurate experience in a related leadership role combined with a demonstrated knowledge of Red Team operations will be considered.
• Industry Knowledge: Leadership experience running Red Team operations in high risk/production environments
• Telecommunications Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge in enterprise networking technologies and protocols (routers, switches, VPN, load balancers, TCP/IP, Internet numbering – IP, ASN, CIDR, subnetting, etc)
• Mobile Architecture: understanding of key concepts in modern mobile network architecture to enable objective-based campaigns
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead highly technical operators and communicate impacts to leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, or HTB
• Familiarity with security challenges in running large enterprise-scale/ISP networks, wireless core architecture, cloud, and edge computing
• Expertise in telecommunications systems signaling and management protocols (e.g. – SIP, SS7/Diameter, TR-69)
• Advanced knowledge of mobile network architecture - Edge, Evolved Packet Core, 5GSA and mobile call flows.

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.

LOCATION

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.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS

40

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: $138,500.00 - $242,000.00.