Verizon Hiring for Verizon Threat Monitoring SOC Analyst – Ashburn, VA Job at Leesburg, VA Full Time

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What you’ll be doing…

The Verizon Corporate Information Security (CIS) organization securely enables the business by protecting assets and information across Verizon networks, infrastructure and applications. CIS integrates cybersecurity governance, policies, technologies and operations across Verizon, and works to incorporate security into the design of technology systems and services.

The Threat Management Center – Threat Monitoring Team is the first line in defending Verizon’s networks and information systems from misuse and attacks. The TM monitors for (24x7x365), and responds to, automated and user-reported possible cyber incidents that may impact people and information important to Verizon. The TM also has an integral role in driving forward the security intelligence and capabilities of the TMC.

Responsibilities for the Mid-Level Threat Monitoring Analyst of the Verizon Threat Management Center:

• Monitoring and analyzeing logs and alerts from a variety of different technologies across multiple platforms in order to identify security incidents affecting the Verizon enterprise.
• Assessing the security impact of security alerts and traffic anomalies to identify malicious actions in order to escalate up to senior members of the team.
• Leveraging fundamental understanding of Operating Systems: Windows, Unix/Linux, and OSX Operating Systems in support of identifying security incidents and to have a proper overview of risk profile.
• Executing analysis of email based threats to include understanding of email communications, platforms, headers, transactions, and identification of malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Utilizing and adhering to defined workflow and processes driving the Threat Monitoring and escalation/handoff actions.
• Analyzing potential cyber threats from a variety of intakes taking appropriate response actions to include threat containment and/or escalation.
• Following escalation and handoff procedures to team members and leadership based on defined threat and priority determination.
• Utilizing a variety of security tools and technologies to analyze potential threats to determine impact, scope, and recovery.
• Leveraging network security tools and capabilities to support Cyber Threat Monitoring activities.
• Documenting results of cyber threat analysis effectively and prepares comprehensive handoff and/or escalation for IR/Intelligence Function teams.
• Processing tactical mitigations based on results of analysis and determination of threat validity.
• Supporting in writing technical articles for knowledge sharing within the team, when necessary.

Where you’ll be working…

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for…

You’ll need to have:

• Associate’s degree or two or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to work rotating schedule (shifts) including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the business.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Three or more years of Professional Security Operations Center (SOC) Work Experience, with focus on Computer Network Defense (CND). This job role is considered experienced, but still a learner with influencing responsibility on junior team members.
• Experience working with SIEM technologies (i.e. Splunk).
• Knowledge of Fundamentals of Mobile Platforms: Windows Phone, iOS, Android.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Anti-Virus, IDS, Full Packet Capture and Host/Network Threat Analysis.
• Knowledge of Networking (including the OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP), System Administration, and Security Architecture,
• Knowledge of Threat Monitoring Procedures.
• Program and Scripting Experience.
• Experience with Regex.
• Ability to comply with any regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of cyber risks and threats related to cyber attackers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills along with the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong relationship skills and collaborative style to enable success across multiple partners.
• Experience of managing multiple priorities in a high pressure environment.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.