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Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Hybrid
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.
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.
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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.
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
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.
