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Verizon

Distinguished Engineer – Security Architecture

Verizon

. Champion security initiatives across Verizon’s product lifecycle .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $137,000 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessment across diverse environments including Web, API, Mobile, Cloud, IoT, and AI. Proficient in developing automated security solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product security.

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Security ArchitectureThreat ModelingPenetration TestingAI Systems DevelopmentMobile Security

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Hard Skills
SwiftJavaScalaPythonC/C++Security VulnerabilitiesApplication Security ScanningRoot Cause AnalysisAutomation FrameworksSecurity Requirements Analysis
Soft Skills
Project LeadershipCollaborationInfluencingConsultationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
FortifyTenableJiraClaude Code SkillsLangChain
Certifications & Qualifications
CISSPCISMCRISCCCSPCCSKGSECGIACGPEN
Industry Keywords
Cybersecurity FrameworksOrganizational Maturity ModelsWeb SecurityAPI SecurityMobile SecurityCloud SecurityIoT SecurityNetworkingAI Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AndroidAWSCloudCyber SecurityiOSIoTJavaPythonScalaSwiftC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Champion security initiatives across Verizon’s product lifecycle
  • Conduct security architecture and design reviews
  • Lead threat modeling, code reviews, and business logic reviews
  • Serve as a primary security advocate across the engineering community
  • Assess workflows and build automated processes and AI agents
  • Provide expert escalation support when automated solutions fall short
  • Serve as the Primary Product Security Engineer coordinating security review coverage across a portfolio of products
  • Partner with development teams to provide security guidance, consultation, and information security expertise
  • Identify systemic security vulnerabilities and lead strategic security enhancements
  • Track emerging threats across Web, API, Mobile, Cloud, IoT, and AI systems
  • Design robust security controls and equip product teams with security tools, resources, and insights
  • Maintain knowledge of programming languages, data architectures, and automation frameworks
  • Develop AI agents and automation tooling
  • Collaborate on large-scale, interconnected projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Eight or more years of relevant experience demonstrated through professional work, military service, or specialized training
  • Security experience encompassing Web, API, Containers, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (AWS), IoT, Networking, and AI domains
  • Experience with security vulnerabilities, penetration testing, and application security scanning tools such as Fortify and Tenable
  • Experience performing security requirements analysis for large-scale deployments across Web, IoT, Mobile, and AI environments
  • Hands-on development experience with Swift, Java, Scala, Python, or C/C++
  • Experience building complex AI systems and agentic workflows using Claude Code Skills, LangChain, or custom harnesses
  • Proficiency in mobile security and application development across iOS and Android platforms
  • Experience in root cause analysis and technical problem-solving within complex environments
  • Expertise in penetration testing for mobile and web applications
  • Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CCSK, GSEC, GIAC, or GPEN
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and organizational maturity models
  • Proficiency with Jira or equivalent project management platforms
  • Ability to collaborate with, influence, and align product teams and executive leadership
  • Good project leadership and management capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 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
  • Premium pay opportunities, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
  • Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
  • Award-winning total rewards package