Principal Penetration Tester (Irving)

Application Penetration Tester

The Verizon Cyber Security (VCS) organization enables the business by protecting assets and information across Verizon networks, infrastructure and applications. VCS integrates cybersecurity governance, policies, technologies and operations across Verizon, and works to incorporate security into the design of technology systems and services.

Verizon Cybersecurity (VCS) is looking for an Application Penetration Tester to join our Enterprise Pen Test team. You'll be joining a group of talented, creative thinkers who act like the enemy to focus on ensuring that infrastructure and applications (web, mobile, and API) are secure by performing penetration testing from both inside and outside of Verizon. This team isn't a copy and paste from a scan tool reporting team, or a cookie cutter just scanning with tools team, or a team that just monitors and supports security scanning tools used by developers. This team is an Enterprise recognized and supported group of skilled, experienced and certified ethical hacking Verizon employees who are trusted to direct themselves with a lot of unknowns.

The successful candidate will possess an effective aptitude in thinking like an adversary, security of Infrastructure, Web applications, APIs and Mobile Applications, mentoring and leading junior pen testers and effectively translating highly technical information to internal customers in a way that supports VCS and broader Verizon goals.

Role responsibilities include :

• Leading and performing full scope penetration testing on complex, high risk web applications, Infrastructure, APIs and Mobile applications.
• Successfully working complex issues that require the analysis and in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Interpreting broad goals with unknown variables and craft, execute plans to achieve these goals with little to no contemporary clear and transparent standards.
• Developing resolutions that require the frequent use of creativity and out of the box thinking.
• Configuring and safely utilizing attacker tools, tactics, and procedures for Verizon environments.
• Developing comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
• The ability to make collaborative and independent decisions on the impact of an exposure to Verizon.
• Acting as a SME and guide, advising on security vulnerability impact, ratings and remediation recommendations across the organization as needed.
• Leading the definition of Pen Test strategy and standards to further enhance the company's security posture, collaborating with management / exec leadership.
• Effectively communicating findings and strategy to client stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel.
• Working closely with stakeholders and developers providing risk-appropriate and pragmatic recommendations to correct found vulnerabilities.
• Translating functional plans into operational processes and guiding execution of the development of scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Verizon's pen testing processes and effectiveness.
• Driving technical oversight and mentoring junior pen testers on pen test engagements, vulnerability impact and ratings and remediation recommendations.
• Providing leadership and guidance to advance the offensive capabilities of the team and its subsequent ability to defend the Verizon Enterprise.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have :

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

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.

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, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, 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 : $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.