Security Consultant Security Risk Mgt

Company: Verizon
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: July 4, 2025

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 The Verizon CyberSecurity (VCS) team is seeking a highly experienced and motivated information security consultant to join the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the organization's information security posture. This position is responsible for supporting the information security policies, requirements and standards are developed, implemented, and adhered to across the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of security frameworks, and risk management methodologies. You’ll collaborate with business leaders on cybersecurity policies and compliance. The work you perform is critical to reducing risk and providing solutions that protect our company, our employees and our shareholders. Key Responsibilities: Governance Develops and evaluates adherence with policies, requirements and standards to mitigate cybersecurity risk and ensure protection of company information and assets Expand knowledge of new regulatory and/or testing requirements as the role evolves and the regulatory environment changes Assist reporting on trends and potential risks to senior management. Policy Development & Management: Leverage expertise in information risk and security to define, document, and implement policies in partnership with stakeholders, ensuring they support the mission while actively identifying and addressing potential risks in organizational processes and technologies Proactively identify policy weaknesses and potential risks by being curious about processes and technologies, and apply that security knowledge to define and concisely document organizational policy Support the creation, review, and revision of information security policies, requirements and standards, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Collaboration & Communication: Leverage customer service expertise to effectively partner with various stakeholders across the organization, including IT, Legal, Compliance, and business units to ensure policies remain current and are practical, enforceable, and effectively communicated. Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills, using appropriate communication methods based on urgency and audience. Respond promptly and effectively to feedback and address comments in a timely manner. Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to proactively address potential risks. Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to the organization on cybersecurity risks and policy. What we’re looking for You’ll need to have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Four or more years of relevant work experience. Two or more years of experience working in auditing, risk management or cyber security. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for various audiences. Ability to work across multiple information security frameworks, regulations and standards such as NIST CSF and NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and NIS2 Even better if you have one or more of the following: Experience developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience with ServiceNow functionality. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CGEIT, CISM, or CRISC are highly desired. 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. Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $101,000.00 - $194,000.00.

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