Principal Red Team Operator

Verizon

. Conduct red team exercises emulating realistic threats against telecommunications-specific systems, including wireline and wireless network infrastructure .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAshburn • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $120,500 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting red team exercises and identifying vulnerabilities in telecommunications systems, with strong skills in 4G/5G protocols and network architecture. Capable of delivering technical reports and collaborating effectively with security teams to enhance security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Red Team Exercises4G/5G ProtocolsLinux SkillsPython CodingOSCP Certification

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability ExploitationNetwork ArchitectureEnterprise Networking TechnologiesTCP/IPBash ScriptingPowerShell ScriptingCloud EnvironmentsKubernetesOpenStackOpenShift

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsInnovative Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCPOSCEOSEPGPENGXPNGWAPT

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsSecurity ChallengesInternet-Scale NetworksWireless Core ComponentsEdge Computing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftOpenStackPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct red team exercises emulating realistic threats against telecommunications-specific systems, including wireline and wireless network infrastructure
Identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities in critical telecommunications systems and infrastructure
Deliver comprehensive technical reports and executive summaries covering findings, exploit paths, and remediation recommendations
Collaborate with blue teams to develop detection and prevention strategies
Track current attack techniques, tactics, and procedures relevant to telecommunications
Improve Verizon’s security posture through collaboration with security and operations peers
Simulate advanced persistent threats and execute red team engagements tailored to telecommunications environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Strong understanding of 4G/5G protocols and interfaces, including GTP, Diameter, SS7, S1-MME, S1-U, S11, and HTTP/2 Service-Based Architecture
Strong understanding of 4G/5G core network architecture and supporting systems
Strong foundational knowledge of enterprise networking technologies and protocols, including routers, switches, VPN, load balancers, TCP/IP, IP, ASN, CIDR, and subnetting
Strong Linux skills
Strong coding and scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar; ability to vet exploit code
Knowledge of network architecture and cloud environments, including Kubernetes, OpenStack, and OpenShift
Ability to think like an attacker and devise innovative attack scenarios targeting telco environments
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, or GWAPT are advantageous
Familiarity with security challenges in Internet-scale networks, wireless core components, cloud, and edge computing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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 such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service
Incentive-based compensation with potential to earn more