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The Threat Management Center (TMC) serves as the initial point of defense for Verizon's networks and information systems, safeguarding them against internal misconduct and cyber-attacks. The TMC Advanced Cyber Defense (TMC-ACD) team is tasked with responding to, investigating, hunting and managing all incidents. Collectively, the teams strive to protect Verizon's brand reputation and revenue streams through proactive identification, response, and mitigation of potential threats that could adversely affect Verizon or its business partners. What youll be doing
The Cloud Security Threat Hunter and Incident Responder role is a senior level position working in the TMCs fast paced collaborative environment. You will safeguard Verizons multi-cloud environments by proactively hunting and detecting threats, improving incident response and mitigation strategies, and ensuring continuous operation of Verizons cloud environment. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop proactive and mitigating measures to prevent, detect and respond to potential threats to Verizons multi-cloud environments. The position will support threat hunting, digital forensics, and incident responder duties. What were looking for
Verizon is seeking an innovative and motivated professional who can identify and neutralize threats in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). This role requires initiative, strategic and tactical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively to enhance cloud security posture. Responsibilities include threat hunting, incident response, and contributing to the prevention, detection, and remediation of threats impacting Verizons cloud platforms. Responsibilities
Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within multiple cloud environments (i.e. AWS, Azure, GCP) and support the alert development lifecycle. Utilize advanced threat hunting techniques and tools to detect, analyze, and respond to anomalous activities. Provide technical oversight for day-to-day cloud operations (AWS, Azure, GCP). Serve as a trusted advisor on advanced threat analysis for the team and stakeholders. Use security tools and logs to complete detailed assessments of security alerts and threats affecting Verizon's enterprise and cloud infrastructure. Develop security controls for multiple cloud platforms via automated capabilities using advanced analysis and forensic techniques. Lead identification, analysis, and remediation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to cloud security and data privacy. Assist with high-priority security incidents, including composing comprehensive analysis summaries and facilitating incident discussions. Conduct risk assessments, in-depth analysis, and forensic investigations to determine root cause and impact of incidents. Identify gaps in detections and collaborate with Cyber Security teams to mitigate threats and improve the TMC cloud security posture. Recommend improvements to preventive and defensive capabilities of the TMC using internal data, threat trends, and operational metrics. Collaborate on cloud governance guidelines to safeguard sensitive data and ensure regulatory alignment. Enhance techniques, workflows, and processes for cloud security controls, compliance assessments, and incident response procedures. Produce executive-level operational read-outs, metrics, and case reviews to demonstrate TMC effectiveness. Mentor and coach TMC analysts to build and maintain skills for quality and consistent analysis. Qualifications
Bachelors degree or six or more years of work experience. Six or more years of relevant work experience. Four or more years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat hunting, cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI), and incident response. Nice to have
Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices. Proficient in cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS. Programming or scripting knowledge relevant to cloud security automation and orchestration. Fundamental understanding of adversarial frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain). Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, adversaries, campaigns, and motivations. Experience with analysis techniques, indicators of compromise, threat hunting, and intrusion identification. Certifications such as Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISM, and/or cloud-specific certifications. Where youll be working
In this hybrid role, youll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, as determined by your manager. You are responsible for complying with hybrid work policies. Benefits And Compensation
The salary range for this role (full-time) is $120,500.00 - $231,000.00 and varies by location and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, identity protection, pet insurance, 401(k) with match, holidays, personal days, parental leave, tuition assistance, and more as part of Verizons total rewards package. This is an incentive-based position with potential for additional compensation based on role and location. Newly hired employees may start with vacation, which grows with tenure. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business, Management, and Business Development Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting EEO: Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Verizon. You may be notified about new Hunter jobs in Cary, NC. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Principal Cloud Threat Hunter
role at
Verizon Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview
The Threat Management Center (TMC) serves as the initial point of defense for Verizon's networks and information systems, safeguarding them against internal misconduct and cyber-attacks. The TMC Advanced Cyber Defense (TMC-ACD) team is tasked with responding to, investigating, hunting and managing all incidents. Collectively, the teams strive to protect Verizon's brand reputation and revenue streams through proactive identification, response, and mitigation of potential threats that could adversely affect Verizon or its business partners. What youll be doing
The Cloud Security Threat Hunter and Incident Responder role is a senior level position working in the TMCs fast paced collaborative environment. You will safeguard Verizons multi-cloud environments by proactively hunting and detecting threats, improving incident response and mitigation strategies, and ensuring continuous operation of Verizons cloud environment. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop proactive and mitigating measures to prevent, detect and respond to potential threats to Verizons multi-cloud environments. The position will support threat hunting, digital forensics, and incident responder duties. What were looking for
Verizon is seeking an innovative and motivated professional who can identify and neutralize threats in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). This role requires initiative, strategic and tactical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively to enhance cloud security posture. Responsibilities include threat hunting, incident response, and contributing to the prevention, detection, and remediation of threats impacting Verizons cloud platforms. Responsibilities
Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within multiple cloud environments (i.e. AWS, Azure, GCP) and support the alert development lifecycle. Utilize advanced threat hunting techniques and tools to detect, analyze, and respond to anomalous activities. Provide technical oversight for day-to-day cloud operations (AWS, Azure, GCP). Serve as a trusted advisor on advanced threat analysis for the team and stakeholders. Use security tools and logs to complete detailed assessments of security alerts and threats affecting Verizon's enterprise and cloud infrastructure. Develop security controls for multiple cloud platforms via automated capabilities using advanced analysis and forensic techniques. Lead identification, analysis, and remediation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to cloud security and data privacy. Assist with high-priority security incidents, including composing comprehensive analysis summaries and facilitating incident discussions. Conduct risk assessments, in-depth analysis, and forensic investigations to determine root cause and impact of incidents. Identify gaps in detections and collaborate with Cyber Security teams to mitigate threats and improve the TMC cloud security posture. Recommend improvements to preventive and defensive capabilities of the TMC using internal data, threat trends, and operational metrics. Collaborate on cloud governance guidelines to safeguard sensitive data and ensure regulatory alignment. Enhance techniques, workflows, and processes for cloud security controls, compliance assessments, and incident response procedures. Produce executive-level operational read-outs, metrics, and case reviews to demonstrate TMC effectiveness. Mentor and coach TMC analysts to build and maintain skills for quality and consistent analysis. Qualifications
Bachelors degree or six or more years of work experience. Six or more years of relevant work experience. Four or more years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat hunting, cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI), and incident response. Nice to have
Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices. Proficient in cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS. Programming or scripting knowledge relevant to cloud security automation and orchestration. Fundamental understanding of adversarial frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain). Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, adversaries, campaigns, and motivations. Experience with analysis techniques, indicators of compromise, threat hunting, and intrusion identification. Certifications such as Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISM, and/or cloud-specific certifications. Where youll be working
In this hybrid role, youll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, as determined by your manager. You are responsible for complying with hybrid work policies. Benefits And Compensation
The salary range for this role (full-time) is $120,500.00 - $231,000.00 and varies by location and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, identity protection, pet insurance, 401(k) with match, holidays, personal days, parental leave, tuition assistance, and more as part of Verizons total rewards package. This is an incentive-based position with potential for additional compensation based on role and location. Newly hired employees may start with vacation, which grows with tenure. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business, Management, and Business Development Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting EEO: Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Verizon. You may be notified about new Hunter jobs in Cary, NC. #J-18808-Ljbffr