Network Threat Hunter

Verizon•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Threat Hunter helps maintain the security of Verizon’s network by proactively identifying current and potential threats. The role combines expertise in security and networking with knowledge of the evolving threat landscape and attack methodologies to provide actionable intelligence to network and security teams. The goal is to predict, mitigate, prevent, or respond to threats that could affect Verizon’s network operations and customers. The successful candidate analyzes extensive network data, historical events, logs, and enriched information to identify threats that automated systems may miss. Working collaboratively with partner teams, the threat hunter develops hypotheses, validates findings, and produces actionable artifacts for stakeholders. The role also contributes to the evolution of threat hunting methods and supports Verizon’s broader threat intelligence organization. This hybrid role has a defined Verizon hub location in the United States, with work from home and at least three days per week in the office. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Four or more years of relevant work experience.
Four or more years of experience designing, testing, or operating networks, including switching and routing experience with the OSI model, protocols, BGP data, and NetFlow.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of experience in cyber-related fields, including cybersecurity, information technology, SIEM security tools, cyber investigations, network security, computer security, intelligence analysis, information assurance, incident response, intrusion detection, malware analysis, information security management, penetration testing, vulnerability management, or red, blue, or purple teams.
Master’s degree or certifications in computer science, telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or related disciplines.
Proven ability to manage complex processes, drive results, and adapt to change.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Software programming and scripting experience.
Experience applying data science methodologies to network data for advanced threat detection.
Ability to thrive in a high-intensity, production-driven, and dynamic environment.
Experience with data analytics, AI, or machine learning methodologies.
Experience with the Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Experience in cybersecurity and networks.
At least two years of experience in incident response, security operations, malware analysis, or threat hunting.
At least three years of experience applying data science concepts and techniques to enable advanced threat detection.
Working knowledge of tools such as Splunk, Elastic Search, Grafana, and Netscout.

Responsibilities

Monitor emerging global threat activity and trends from state and non-state actors and assess threats to telecommunications infrastructure.
Lead analysis of network traffic, events, and anomalous patterns, particularly threats missed by automated security tools or threats that are unknown or unprecedented; present actionable insights to stakeholder organizations.
Develop and evolve network threat hunting techniques by analyzing current and historical incidents and breaches using internal and external data and intelligence sources.
Conduct time-sensitive analysis during cyber investigations, including active network threat hunting and malware analysis.
Identify potential network threat vectors and vulnerabilities through threat research and analysis of log data, malicious code, packet captures, behavioral analytics, and other artifacts.
Create hypotheses and predictions about possible network threats and vulnerabilities, and work with partner teams to validate them.
Build and maintain relationships with Verizon’s network threat intelligence partners and communicate substantive findings.
Document threat hunting findings, processes, and handoffs.
Recommend tools, capabilities, and datasets that may support network threat hunting goals.
Identify gaps in network logging capabilities and develop strategies to address them.
Identify and propose automated alerts for new and previously unknown network threats.
Develop expertise in Verizon’s network threat landscape using internal data, threat trends, and operational metrics, and communicate that landscape to stakeholders.
Serve as an expert in network threat hunting methodology and provide peer reviews and mentoring to team members.
Ensure the organization meets established administrative, audit, and KPI metrics.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance.
Identity theft protection, pet insurance, and group home and auto insurance.
Matched 401(k) savings plan.
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Tuition assistance.
Newly hired employees receive up to 15 vacation days per year, with additional vacation based on length of service.
Depending on the role, potential premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances.
Incentive-based compensation with potential to earn more.