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Distinguished Cybersecurity Architect – Adaptive Defense

Distinguished Cybersecurity Architect – Adaptive Defense

CompanyVerizon Communications
LocationE Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, USA, Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA, Ashburn, VA, USA, Irving, TX, USA
Salary$141000 – $263000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
  • Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
  • Experience in cybersecurity architecture with a strong focus on threat modeling.
  • Experience with cybersecurity defense operations, including penetration testing and red teaming.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain detailed threat models using established frameworks (e.g., MITRE CAPEC, STRIDE, PASTA, Attack trees) to guide security testing and risk mitigation.
  • Translate findings from penetration tests, red team exercises, and insider threat assessments into actionable architectural improvements.
  • Design and implement security solutions that proactively address identified vulnerabilities and emerging threats.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and hardening with security architecture solutions.
  • Document and communicate security strategies, threat models, and remediation plans to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Utilize benchmarks to create and enhance security baselines.
  • Developing and maintaining high-quality documentation of infrastructure, processes, and procedures.
  • Managing tasks using Jira and other collaboration tools.
  • Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, integrating best practices into our threat modeling processes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in using threat modeling frameworks such as MITRE CAPEC, STRIDE, PASTA, Attack-Trees.
  • Identifying vulnerabilities using CWE or OWASP.
  • Ability to design and implement effective security solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Experience with common information technology topics including IP networking, Operating Systems, Authentication, Encryption, APIs, Virtualization/Containers.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex technical conditions in large, enterprise environments.
  • A track record of leading cross-functional security initiatives.
  • Work experience using Jira, AYS, or similar task management tools.
  • Offsec Certified Professional (OSCP) and/or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification.
  • Experience with insider threat programs.
  • Knowledge of security automation, orchestration, or threat intelligence tools.
  • Deep insight into emerging threats and modern security technologies.