Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - Network

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The Network Security Threat Intelligence team is responsible for proactive detection and investigation of threat actor activity within the Verizon network. Our analysts hunt for evidence of threat activity and work with network and security teams to improve detection capabilities and security controls. As a principal engineer in Network Threat Intelligence team, you'll be responsible for collecting and interpreting threat information, investigating and proactively hunting for threats, and serving as a technical leader within the team.

• Identifying, evaluating, and driving new insights through an expert-level comprehension of Verizon's Networks and data analysis to proactively identify current and emerging threats.

• Partnering internally and externally with vendors to provide leadership and review the design/implementation of our next-generation network.

• Embracing agile methodologies and demonstrating an aptitude to adapt.

• Leading the effort to transform the way we secure Verizon's Networks.

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Six or more years of experience in the telco industry focused on technology.

• Experience with application of data science concepts and techniques to enable advanced threat detection.

• Master's degree in engineering or computer science.

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple work assignments simultaneously.

• Experience developing or consuming REST based web services.

• Demonstrated strong critical thinking, problem solving abilities, and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills including an ability to communicate complex information effectively.

• Ability to lead technical discussions with a group of individuals in the industry with varying technical positions.

• Ability to work well both independently and in diverse teams.

• Strong proficiency with Splunk and/or Elastic Search.

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.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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.