Military Fellowship - Consultant - Security Risk Management
Company: Verizon
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to
share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different.
Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we
power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them
to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation,
creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of
people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where
learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together —
lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up,
everywhere & always. Want in? Join the VTeamLife. 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. What you’ll be doing This position will
establish, maintain and enforce security objectives, key
performance indicators, and procedures for the organization.
Responsibilities will encompass security program management,
security audits, risk assessments, crisis management,
Sarbanes-Oxley quality assurance testing, and/or vulnerability
remediation assessments. This individual will leverage their
knowledge of federal security regulations to company operations,
including the preparation of procedures, and outlining best
practices. Additionally, this individual will engage in monitoring
or auditing activities to ensure compliance with security policies
and procedures. Furthermore, they will serve as a liaison to the
Verizon corporate security organizations for CIO Business. In this
role, this individual will be responsible for gathering
intelligence to inform executive updates and provide analytics to
expand Verizon’s forward thinking approach to security solutions.
This position will have the responsibility to ensure the effective
implementation of result-oriented solutions in the areas of cyber
security and security awareness. Additional responsibilities will
include: Ensure that the organization's investments in
cybersecurity are aligned with strategic objectives and cyber
security key performance indicators Manage a portfolio of
imperatives, initiatives and programs aimed at improving CIO
Business’ cybersecurity posture Serve as key contact and advisor to
senior management and executives within the area of cybersecurity
Interact with and lead the application security mavens with
day-to-day vulnerability remediation activities Enforce security
policies and procedures Provide assistance in matters associated
with internal or external-generated security issues through
identification of causative factors, appropriate courses of action,
foreseeing future issues, and innovating means of rendering complex
and highly sensitive situations manageable Assist in developing and
directing resources for application-based risk assessments Assist
in determining vulnerabilities that would allow threats to become
successful and implement continuous improvement programs to avoid
risk Communicate and direct effective prevention strategies
ensuring appropriate controls are in place Providing accurate and
timely consultation and advice to CIO Business leaders regarding
cyber security matters Assist in conducting audits to ensure
compliance with applicable security standards Develop and maintain
excellent relationship with peers in Verizon and business partners
You’ll need to have: Must be a current participant of the
Department of Defense Skillbridge Program or of the Hiring our
Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. Bachelor's degree or four or
more years of relevant work experience Experience within the cyber
security discipline Ability to pass federal background screening.
Even better if you have one or more of the following: Certification
in CPP, CISA, CFE, CISSP, CISM, or Certified Sarbanes-Oxley
Professional (CSOP) Knowledge of IT network infrastructure; basic
hardware and network functionality Strong written and oral
communication skills Proven analytical skills The ability to
prioritize and handle multiple tasks, pay close attention to
detail, be well organized, and work successfully in a fast-paced
environment Continually works to solve problems and improve
processes Proficient computer skills (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides)
The ability to work with all levels of management Working knowledge
of the corporate structure and the Code of Business Conduct
Proficient customer service/problem resolution skills If Verizon
and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply
even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed
above. Where you’ll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a
defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum
eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your
manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other
legally protected characteristics.
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