Red Team Operator

Verizon

. Support the organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy and address the challenges of securing large-scale telecommunications systems .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAshburn • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity strategy, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment within telecommunications systems. Proficient in network engineering and security protocols, with strong coding and scripting capabilities to enhance security measures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Penetration TestingNetwork SecurityLinux ProficiencyTelecommunications ProtocolsCoding and Scripting

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentNetwork EngineeringRoutingSwitchingFirewallingLoad BalancingPythonBashPowerShell

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Burp SuiteCobalt StrikeNmapMetasploitKubernetesOpenStackOpenShift

Certifications & Qualifications

Network Security CertificationCybersecurity Certification

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications Systems4G Core Network5G Core NetworkSIPSS7DiameterTR-69Cloud ComputingEdge ComputingEnterprise Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftOpenStackPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy and address the challenges of securing large-scale telecommunications systems
Execute penetration tests and red team projects to identify vulnerabilities in wireline/wireless network infrastructure and supporting applications
Identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities in critical telecommunications systems and infrastructure
Execute penetration tests and red team campaigns targeting applications, devices, and platforms deployed to the Verizon network
Deliver comprehensive technical reports with findings, supporting artifacts, and remediation recommendations
Collaborate with stakeholders to scope projects appropriately
Share information and mentor colleagues
Build or customize tools and scripts for consistent and efficient testing
Monitor attack techniques, tactics, and procedures relevant to the telecommunications industry
Provide insights to improve the organization’s security posture through collaboration with security and operations peers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or three or more years of relevant work experience in network security or a related field
Foundational knowledge of security testing processes or adversarial techniques
Strong Linux skills
Experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, and Metasploit
Network or cybersecurity-related professional certifications are advantageous
Familiarity with security challenges in large enterprise-scale networks, wireless core components, cloud, and edge computing
Expertise in network engineering, routing, switching, BGP, stateful or stateless firewalling, load balancing, or proxies
Expertise in telecommunications systems and protocols, including SIP, SS7/Diameter, and TR-69
Expertise in 4G/5G core network architecture and supporting systems
Coding and scripting skills, including Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Deep knowledge of network architecture and cloud environments, such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, and OpenShift
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
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
Other incentives
Potential premium pay, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement with work-from-home and a minimum of three days per week in the office