Distinguished Engineer - Security Architecture

Verizon•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Distinguished Engineer - Systems Architecture of the Product Security - Developer Security and Enablement team, this role will champion security initiatives and collaborate closely with product development teams and leadership to embed security into every stage of Verizon’s product lifecycle. This role will conduct security architecture and design reviews, lead threat modeling, perform code and business logic reviews, and serve as a primary security advocate across the engineering community. You will continuously assess workflows, leverage your engineering expertise to build automated processes and AI agents, and provide expert escalation support whenever automated solutions fall short.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four of more years of work experience.
Eight more years of relevant experience demonstrated through professional work, military service, or specialized training.
Experience in security background encompassing Web, API, Containers, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (AWS), IoT, Networking, and AI domains.
Experience in security vulnerabilities, penetration testing, and application security scanning tools (such as Fortify and Tenable).
Experience performing security requirements analysis for large-scale deployments across Web, IoT, Mobile, and AI environments.
Hands-on development experience in languages such as Swift, Java, Scala, Python, or C/C++

Nice To Haves

Experience building complex AI systems and agentic workflows using technologies such as Claude Code Skills, LangChain, or custom harnesses.
Proficiency in mobile security and application development across iOS and Android platforms.
Experience in root cause analysis and technical problem-solving within complex environments.
Expertise in conducting penetration testing for mobile and web applications.
Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CCSK, GSEC, GIAC, or GPEN.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and organizational maturity models.
Proficiency with Jira or equivalent project management platforms for tracking and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with, influence, and align product teams and executive leadership.
Possess good project leadership and management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Serving as the Primary Product Security Engineer (PSE), coordinating security review coverage across a portfolio of products alongside fellow PSEs.
Partnering with development teams to deliver ongoing guidance, consultation, and information security domain expertise for application and systems development, maintenance, and support.
Pinpointing systemic security vulnerabilities and spearhead strategic security enhancements.
Proactively track emerging threats across Web, API, Mobile, Cloud, IoT, and AI systems to evaluate business impact and design robust security controls.
Promoting security as a shared responsibility by equipping product teams with essential tools, resources, and insights.
Demonstrating deep expertise in software engineering and security, communicating complex technical concepts effectively in both business and technical settings.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of diverse programming languages, data architectures, and automation frameworks.
Developing AI agents and automation tooling to streamline routine tasks, allowing focus on high-impact, complex security architectures.
Collaborating in cross-functional teams to execute large-scale, interconnected projects.