Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Chief Security Office ensures that our assets are safeguarded through truthful transparency, enforce accountability and master cybersecurity to stay ahead of threats. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

This is an action-oriented, operational role. We are seeking a candidate with extensive operational experience in creating and optimizing security policies, troubleshooting complex enterprise technology issues, and supporting clients using the following technologies: Tanium, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and network controls such as Proxy, Firewall, and Web Application Firewall (WAF).

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Plan and deploy Tanium agent, develop remediation workflow, and create executive reportingOperate and maintain enterprise security solutions including Tanium, DLP, EDR, Proxy, Firewall, and WAF.Perform application onboarding to security platforms.Conduct hands-on deployment, configuration, policy creation, and maintenance for security tools.Integrate security platforms with other security solutions and data sources.Manage lifecycle activities such as software upgrades, hardware upgrades, and replacements for security tools.Respond to end-user issues, outages, and security incidents.Lead and coordinate troubleshooting efforts in high-pressure, outage situations with leadership scrutiny.Provide thought leadership on operational direction for security tools and associated processes.Develop advanced alerts and reports to meet the requirements of key stakeholders and business units.Automate security tools management and workflow integration.Collaborate with key stakeholders within Information Security and Engineering teams to develop specific use cases to address business requirements.Create and implement custom alerting dashboards in SIEM for regular monitoring and investigations.Work extensively with business units and stakeholders across organizations to set up and tune security policies.Gather and present metrics for measuring key performance and key risk indicators.Provide ongoing support to existing monitoring capabilities and data collection systems.Lead troubleshooting efforts in complex issues involving multiple platforms and network flows.Coordinate with vendors and other technical teams on troubleshooting and escalations.Execute scaled security controls engineering and operations work responsibilities.Operate within a follow-the-sun model and participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 response to issues and incidents.Track and analyze performance metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, security efficacy, and ROI.Prepare and present regular reports to senior management, highlighting the program's progress, challenges, and achievements.Manage and optimize security operations, including monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents. Ensure the continuous improvement of security processes and technologies.

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with experience configuring, operating, and managing on-premises and cloud-based security solutions.Extensive experience providing SME-level support in large, highly dynamic enterprise environments.Engineering and administrative experience with Tanium, DLP, EDR, Proxy, Firewall, and WAF.Experience with Identity Providers, SSO, SAML, AD, and Microsoft Entra.Solid understanding and practical experience with web applications, web platforms, web application security, application firewalls, frameworks, and protocols with respect to application development, deployment, and operation.Strong understanding of TCP/IP, web protocols, networking, DNS, and security concepts.Expertise with mainstream operating systems, web services, programming languages, network devices, and attack vectors.Advanced expertise reviewing and analyzing log files, data correlation, and packet captures.Script writing and programming using common shell and mainstream languages.Senior-level understanding of PKI technology.Working knowledge of open-source and commercial application security tools and frameworks.

Educational, Certifications, and Other:

Excellent communication skills including metrics/performance documentation/presentation, technical drawing/architecture origination, and modification.Ability to operate well under pressure and urgent circumstances.Self-reliant and diligent in follow-through for assigned tasks.Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team.Engaged collaborator, contributor, and team player.CISSP, CISM, SANS GIAC, GWEB, or relevant cybersecurity or technical certification.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, information security/systems.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. 7+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Supervisor:

No

Our Principal Cybersecurity earns between $141,300-$211,900 USD Annual Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  401(k) plan  Tuition reimbursement program  Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  Paid Parental Leave  Paid Caregiver Leave  Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  Adoption Reimbursement  Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  Life and Accidental Death Insurance  Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  Extensive employee wellness programs  Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research Dr

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-81506 Date posted 09/03/2025