Director Network & Security Operations

Verizon

Remote Eligibility

Hybrid

Domain

Network Security

State

Virginia

City

Ashburn

Job Description

Posted on:

February 10, 2025

Primary NIST Speciality

Operate and Maintain

NIST Sub-speciality

Network Services

Seniority

Senior

Salary ($K)

Summary and company overview

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 V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

The Director position of network and security operations will lead an organization of high-performing network and security operations leaders and engineers who manage, operate, and secure global solutions with high availability (24x7x365).

Additionally, the teams analyze complex solutions on the networks that require configuring routers, switches, and other systems installed on the network. This work is primarily driven by the network management systems that this same team develops, implements, and maintains to ensure that the customer base is getting customized monitoring for any solution developed by the company.

The position will also oversee a team who develops documents and executes technical standards for conducting vulnerability and compliance testing on network systems that align with the dictated network security policy standards. The teams are also responsible for identifying areas of compromise using threat hunting techniques and working with a cross disciplinary team to remediate any technical issues.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior department leadership to develop and oversee execution of the tactical objectives necessary to achieve strategic goals associated with the deployment of new products/services and the associated operational infrastructure, systems, processes, and personnel
Establish and monitor network and security operations performance and growth objectives implementing necessary adjustments and process improvements as required.
Ensure that all approved customer and corporate security policies are applied to STS products, services, and networks designs
Oversee the development and establishment of processes with Verizon corporate client support teams for unique STS application and desktop requirements
Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
Ensure the STS business operates with discipline, integrity and in accordance with professional standards and its core values through exceptional management and vision of its people, processes, and behaviors to create sustainable growth in existing and new markets.
Deliver timely, comprehensive reports on the department’s operational status to the AVP, Sr. Director of Operations and other senior leadership as required. Engage with the Sr. Director of Operations to provide updates on operational matters.

Job Requirements

You'll need to have:

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant work experience
Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation as a condition of employment.
Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

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

Five or more years of experience in leadership roles
Minimum of 10 years of experience in telecommunications and/or IT operations
Minimum of 5 years of network security experience
Strong data analysis and performance metrics skills
Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Additional commentary

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.