Job Description

Chennai, India Hyderabad, India
Job ID: R-1081386


Apply prior to the end date: August 23rd, 2025


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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

This role will be an integral member of our dynamic Verizon Cybersecurity (VCS) third-party security team responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to Verizon's information assets at Verizon & vendor premises. The position requires a strong understanding of security principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. The following are the requirements:


Third-Party Risk Management:

Ensuring all third-party risk assessments adhere to established Verizon Cybersecurity (VCS) policies, procedures, and standards. Contributing to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the third-party risk management framework and processes. Assisting in tracking and remediating identified third-party risks and issues.

Security Reviews and Insider Threat Management:

Conducting control reviews, monitoring/log reviews, and other security assessments to support insider threat management objectives.

Risk Assessment and Control Implementation:

Assessing risks and recommend effective controls to safeguard Verizon initiatives and projects (e.g., new infrastructure, vendor remote access). Developing test procedures for IT controls to evaluate their effectiveness. Identifying potential issues and suggest preventative measures to stakeholders

Security Awareness and Best Practices:

Conducting awareness sessions on security measures, covering Verizon security policies and industry best practices.

Team Collaboration and Process Improvement:

Participating, contributing to, and take ownership of team meetings and process enhancements. Collaborating with functions and support teams to ensure necessary risk and compliance management processes are in place.

Business Objectives and Stakeholder Management:

Ensuring business objectives (goals, KPIs, expectations) are met as defined by management. Networking with key stakeholders and escalate project challenges promptly.

Independent Work Management and Deliverable Quality:

Managing independently assigned objectives. Ensuring all deliverables (reports, emails, workpapers) are precise, high-quality, and professional.

Proactive Approach and Results Orientation:

Initiating and maintaining focus on achieving preset objectives. Achieving measurable results despite obstacles.

Additional Responsibilities:

Supporting the team/process with any additional requirements based on business needs and management requests.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, or equivalent combination Two or more years of relevant work experience. Proficient in Information Security and Third Party Risk Management. Experienced with IT General Controls (ITGC). Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional and support teams. Proven ability to establish necessary processes for Risk and Compliance Management. Adept at networking with key stakeholders. Experienced in a timely escalation of project challenges.

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

Security certifications like ISO27001, CompTIA Security +, CCNA or any platform certifications are an added advantage.
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Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.###

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40###

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.



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