Penetration Testing Consultant

When you join Verizon

Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose 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...

With Verizon’s penetration testing, you can take a proactive approach to securing your organization, assessing cyber threats, and addressing your security gaps across each of these areas.

• Delivering projects for Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) Practice.
• Assisting in delivering TVM projects regionally and globally (US/EMEA).
• Successfully delivering TVM programs such as vulnerability Assessments/Vulnerability Management Programs.
• Conducting Infrastructure, Application, Mobile Application and Wireless Network Penetration Testing.
• Conducting Secure Configuration Reviews, Secure Code Reviews.
• Assisting in other Security Assurance consulting services such as PCI Assessments.
• Conducting Security Controls Assessments (ISO270001/2; NIST CSF etc.).

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Fluency in English.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT.
• Three or more years of experience with security testing for Network infrastructure, Web and Mobile applications.
• Experience conducting Web/Mobile and Thick Client Application Security Assessments, Mobile Application Security Assessments for iOS and Android devices.
• Experience with Web Vulnerability assessment tools like Burp, Acunetix, IBM AppScan, Netsparker and penetration frameworks like Metasploit.
• Certifications in Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification or equivalent experience.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Assessment and consulting experience in: PCI Assessments, Security Controls Assessments (ISO270001/2; NIST CSF etc.).
• Experience leading/delivering red team exercises.
• Strong consulting skills for handling customers' expectations confidently in the region.

Why Verizon?

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

• We are a ‘pay for performance’ company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries, performance-based incentives and an employee Stock Program. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program.
• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.
• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program, to empower you to make positive health decisions.
• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.
• Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools and access to industry research.
• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community and sustainability commitment.

Your benefits package will vary depending on the country in which you work.

*subject to business approval

Additional requirements:

• Willingness to travel.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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