Network Threat Hunter

Verizon • Irving, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Threat Hunter proactively identifies threats within Verizon’s network by combining security and networking expertise with knowledge of current threats and attack methodologies. The role provides actionable intelligence to network and security teams to help predict, mitigate, prevent, or respond to active and potential threats that could affect network operations.

The threat hunter analyzes network data and events to identify anomalous activity that automated security tools may miss, develops and improves hunting techniques based on incidents and intelligence, and conducts time-sensitive analysis during cyber investigations. The position also develops threat hypotheses, identifies logging and detection gaps, recommends tools and capabilities, documents findings and processes, and communicates Verizon’s network threat landscape to stakeholders. The role includes serving as a subject matter expert, peer reviewer, and mentor within the threat hunting team.

This hybrid position is available at a U.S.-based Verizon hub location. It has a defined work location, with work from home and at least three days per week in the office; the manager sets the office location. The scheduled work week 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, cybersecurity 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 team work.
• Master’s degree or certifications in computer science, telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or related disciplines.
• A proven track record in managing complex processes, driving results, and adapting to change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Software programming and scripting experience.
• Experience applying data science methodologies to network data to enable 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 with 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

• Stay current on emerging global threat activity and trends from state and non-state actors, including threats to telecommunications infrastructure.
• Lead analysis of network traffic, events, and anomalous patterns, especially threats missed by automated tools or threats that are unknown or unprecedented, and present actionable findings to stakeholder organizations.
• Create and evolve network threat-hunting techniques by analyzing current and past incidents and breaches using internal and external data sources and intelligence.
• 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.
• Develop hypotheses and predictions about possible network threats and vulnerabilities, and work with partner teams to validate them.
• Maintain working relationships with Verizon’s network threat intelligence partners and communicate substantive findings.
• Create and maintain documentation on 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 on Verizon’s network threat landscape using internal data, threat trends, and operational metrics, and communicate it clearly 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 benefit options.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Group home and auto insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year.
• Up to 6 personal days per year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.
• Depending on the role, employees may receive premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time