Verizon Cybersecurity Team Seeks Skilled Penetration Tester

Verizon is seeking a skilled security tester with vulnerability management and network testing experience to join its Enterprise Pen Test team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to the security of Verizon’s networks, infrastructure, and applications.

About the Role

The Verizon Cybersecurity (VCS) organization is responsible for protecting Verizon’s assets and information. The Enterprise Pen Test team focuses on proactively identifying vulnerabilities by simulating real-world attacks. This isn’t a team reliant on automated scanning tools; they are a group of experienced, certified ethical hackers who are trusted to independently assess and improve Verizon’s security posture.

The ideal candidate will be adept at thinking like an adversary, understanding the security implications of infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and mobile applications, and effectively communicating vulnerability trends and remediation recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing on infrastructure and applications (web, mobile, and API) from both internal and external perspectives.
• Translate vulnerability trends and remediation recommendations to internal customers.
• Contribute to the overall security goals of VCS and Verizon.

What We’re Looking For

Verizon seeks candidates who are driven, tenacious, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of application penetration testing or security experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or computer science.
• Experience with security risk procedures, security patterns, authentication technologies, and security attack pathologies.
• Experience with CVE/CVSS, Firewalls, and asset management.
• Experience with tools such as Tenable, Wireshark, Burp Suite, PowerShell (scripting), Copilot, and Gemini.
• Knowledge and training in DevSecOps/SSDLC, OWASP Top 10, pen test programs (TryHackMe, HTB, Bug Bounties, VDPs), and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Certifications in Security (CISSP, CEH, GCIH, GPEN, CCSK, Security+, PenTest+), Network (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto), or Service Delivery/Governance (NIST, OWASP).
• AI Development experience or knowledge.

Benefits and Compensation

Verizon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and tuition assistance. Learn more about Verizon’s benefits.

The annual salary range for this position is $101,000.00 – $194,000.00, depending on location and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more.

Work Environment

This is a remote role with occasional in-person trainings and meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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