Security Analyst

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

Security Analysts comprise the primary labor force within the Security Operations Center supporting customers at the enterprise level. Tier-1 Security Analysts have at least one year of experience working in a security-related field, enabling them to undertake a wide variety of tasks across a number of different platforms. Analysts provide critical value to the Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) workflow; they are the 24x7 “eyes on glass” who review alerts and escalate as needed.

• Providing real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment by monitoring security infrastructure and security alarm devices for Indicators of Compromise utilizing a proprietary SIEM and cybersecurity tools.
• Performing near real-time health monitoring of alerts and escalating critical alerts in compliance with the service level agreement.
• Detecting security incidents and analyze threats for complex and/or escalated security events.
• Responding to customer Requests For Information including using Linux command line skills to query raw logs for IOCs, answering questions about the MSS infrastructure, and features of the
• SIEM including correlation engine while recommending best practices.
• Performing level 1 assessment of incoming alerts (assessing the priority of the alert, determining severity of alert in respect to customer environment, correlating additional details) and coordinate with tier II/III for critical priority incidents, if necessary.
• Performing incident response activities utilizing customer SIEM and cybersecurity toolkits.
• Utilizing the SOC Knowledge Base and provide input on revisions as needed.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of work experience.
• Experience in a technical help desk role.
• Active government issued security clearance at a Public Trust level, or eligibility to obtain and maintain this clearance.
• Experience following documented processes and procedures.
• Experience with health and availability monitoring.

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

• Experience in a Security Analyst position.
• Incident response experience utilizing different SIEMs and industry best practices.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of device logging and ingestion, network troubleshooting, and device troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of threat landscape and indicators of compromise.
• Experience with incident response techniques related to network forensic analysis.
• Experience investigating security incidents with SIEMs, use case development/tuning, and understanding of incident response.
• Experience with IPS including analyzing alerts generated by the inspection with consideration to how signatures are written, and how to identify false positives.
• Experience with implementing changes on next generation firewalls including firewall policy aned content inspection configuration (Fortimanager, Fortigate, Cisco, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of Linux command line.
• Knowledge in one of the following: Python, Powershell, Bash Shell, Java, Ansible, etc.
• Security Certifications: SANS GIAC or GCIH, CompTIA Security+, CCNP-Security, Palo Alto CNSE, Fortinet NSE, CySA+, GCED, CEH.
• Ability to engage with customers and Verizon management teams.
• Experience with customer service and supporting service desk functions such as IAM.

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.