AI and Network Security Engineer
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Job Location:
Ashburn, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre 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 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.
What youll be doing...
As a Red Team Engineer in the telecommunications industry you will play a critical role in proactively identifying vulnerabilities and security gaps within Verizons infrastructure and applications. This role focuses on emulating real-world adversarial techniques to evaluate and improve Verizons defensive capabilities ensuring the security of customer data and network infrastructure. Youll blend cutting-edge offensive security research with custom adversary tool development and local AI infrastructure.You will collaborate closely with internal teams to scope and execute offensive engagements. As an Engineer III you will work under the direction of project leads to plan and execute tests targeting applications devices and platforms supporting the Verizon network. If you live for breaking things weaponizing research reverse-engineering hardware/firmware and running private LLMs that help you generate exploits on-prem this is the role for you.
Conduct offensive security research across web mobile hardware and embedded systems turning discoveries into repeatable attack techniques.
Design develop and maintain custom adversary tools implants C2 frameworks and emulation platforms tailored to real-world threat actors.
Deploy configure tune and maintain local Large Language Models (LLMs) on-prem or air-gapped environments to accelerate research code generation payload obfuscation and automated attack chaining.
Perform deep-dive security assessments and red-team exercises on the Verizon network and its offered in-home products.
Build and maintain automation pipelines that scale red-team operations including fuzzing exploit delivery telemetry collection reporting and continuous adversary emulation.
Reverse engineer firmware binaries mobile apps and hardware interfaces to uncover zero-days and design novel exploitation paths.
Collaborate with defense teams and Remediation Assurance to translate red-team findings into real defensive improvements.
Support the organizations overall cybersecurity strategy and address the unique challenges of securing large-scale telecommunications systems.
Execute Penetration Test or Red Team projects that identify vulnerabilities in wireline/wireless network infrastructure and supporting applications.
Identify exploit and report vulnerabilities in critical telco systems and infrastructure.
Execute Penetration Tests or Red Team campaigns that provide comprehensive feedback on the security posture and risks of applications devices and platforms deployed to the Verizon network
Deliver comprehensive technical reports that outline findings supporting artifacts and remediation recommendations.
Work closely with stakeholders to scope projects appropriately and work within the team to share information.
Stay updated on the latest attack techniques tactics and procedures (TTPs) relevant to the telecommunications industry.
Provide insights to enhance the organizations security posture through collaboration with peers in both security and operations.
Where youll be working...
What were looking for...
Youll need to have:
Bachelors degree or three or more years of relevant work experience.
Three or more years of relevant work experience demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience or specialized training.
Knowledge of security testing processes or adversarial techniques.
Strong experience deploying and running local/open-source LLMs.
Strong Linux knowledge.
Experience with security testing tools such as Burp Suite Cobalt Strike Nmap Metasploit etc.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Deep experience in testing in-home products such as home routers and wireless extenders.
Automation and tool development (Python Bash Ansible or custom frameworks).
Knowledge of wireless protocols.
Strong reverse-engineering skills (Ghidra IDA Pro Binary Ninja radare2 frida etc.) on both software and firmware.
Experience maintaining virtualized infrastructure using VMware ESXI and Proxmox.
Network or cybersecurity-related professional certifications.
Familiarity with security challenges in running large enterprise-scale networks wireless core components cloud and edge computing.
Experience in network engineering routing switching BGP stateful or stateless firewalling load balancing or proxies.
Experience in telecommunications systems protocols (SIP SS7/Diameter TR-69 etc).
Knowledge of 4G/5G core network architecture and supporting systems.
Deep knowledge of network architecture and cloud environments (e.g. Kubernetes OpenStack OpenShift).
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above
Where youll be working
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Equal 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 weve 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.Required Experience:
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