Network security analyst Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

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What you'll be doing...

Must be a current participant of the Department of Defense Skillbridge Program or of the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program.

Technology Strategy, Global Infrastructure & App Security (TSGI) is looking for an innovative and driven leader with a passion for Cybersecurity and Technology. This role will support Network, Infrastructure & Cloud Security Governance, specifically for our Verizon Global Service (VGS) Enterprise Network. This role will partner and work closely with key cross-functional stakeholders, like Verizon Cybersecurity (VCS), Global Network & Technology (GNT) Network Security, and our VGS Enterprise Network teams, in order to protect our network and align on proactive security measures to effectively mitigate risks, enable safe digital transformation, and defend against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

What we're looking for...

• Supporting the day-to-day operations; this involves engaging both internal and external stakeholders, at times utilizing a dotted-line leadership approach
• Capturing stakeholder feedback on design reviews and updating security-based metrics for Network, Infrastructure and Cloud Security Governance reporting dashboards, scorecards, and maturity models; this includes creating and maintaining action plans jointly shared with all stakeholders to ensure remediation or resolution of task(s)
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and track gaps and process improvements in order to enhance security protections and improve cybersecurity maturity
• Supporting transformation of Security by Design and Zero Trust principles for Network, Infrastructure, and Cloud Governance models
• Ensuring effectiveness and coverage of the Security Policies and Controls of VGS Network, Infrastructure and Cloud governance; this includes prioritizing by risk level
• Supporting awareness, training & compliance programs focused on Network Cybersecurity practices; this will require leveraging the Mavens program, a team of security professionals who facilitate adoption of security by design
• Ensuring all project artifacts and communications are easily accessible and well-maintained; this includes proficiency in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency
• Coordinating necessary activities with our Verizon CyberSecurity teams; to include but not limited to Active Defense and Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Red team and Threat Hunt campaigns, as well as Tabletop Exercises when necessary
• Reviewing outcomes of root cause analysis, compliance audits, and lessons learned to ensure repeatable and sustainable processes are established, followed or adjusted when necessary
• Assisting with internal audit reviews. This includes producing and presenting artifacts and executive summaries to support the overall team's mission
• Helping to design and produce executive-level operational read-outs, metrics, and project statuses that accurately capture the effectiveness of our team's mission
• Executing short-term strategies goals and ensuring proper updates are socialized to appropriate stakeholders; this requires cross-functional collaboration and relationship building to also achieve wider, organizational strategic goals
• Promoting an environment of collaboration and individual accountability when it comes to problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvements

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Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

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