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AT&T · 2 weeks ago

Principal Cybersecurity - Network Threat Analyst

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $237K/yr

7+ years exp

AT&T is a leading communications and technology company that prioritizes cybersecurity to safeguard its assets. The Principal Cybersecurity Network Threat Analyst investigates cyber threats, providing actionable intelligence and analytical support to enhance the company's security posture.

CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Perform deep technical analysis of suspicious network activity using internal network collection platforms, including but not limited to flow analysis, packet analysis, review of metadata and intelligence sources

Use proprietary and open-source intelligence sources to analyze and interpret network telemetry, produce informative products, briefs, reports, and indicators of compromise

Configure and optimize internal and external threat monitoring systems to increase AT&T's intelligence holdings to maintain a high standard of quality for network cyber indicators

Document findings and recommend remediation action to a team of highly technical professionals with expertise in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, threat detection, networking, log, malware, and vulnerability analysis

Identify and implement new analysis techniques, beyond those currently available

Detect network threats beyond the capabilities of common tools

Reduce the risk of False Positive or False Negative detections and improve detection logic for advanced and targeted threats that are missed by existing tools and controls

Implement new automation solutions to improve workflow efficiency

Create detailed and accurate reports and professional briefings documenting findings to share with a variety of audiences

Recommend and oversee implementation of technical requirements to ensure platform meets analysis needs

Qualification

Network analysis toolsCybersecurity conceptsThreat intelligence platformsProgramming languagesNetwork threats knowledgeAnalytical skillsInvestigative techniquesCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

7+ years of related experience

Demonstrated Knowledge or use of common cybersecurity concepts, tools, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM, IDS/IPS, etc.)

Demonstrated Knowledge or use of common network threats, attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, MITM, etc.)

Demonstrated Knowledge or use of common network concepts, technologies, controls, and protocols (e.g. IDS/IPS/Routing/VPN/ICMP/BGP/UDP/TCP/SSL/HTTP/SMTP, etc.)

Demonstrated Knowledge or use of cyber-attack stages (e.g. reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, persistence, etc.)

Demonstrated Knowledge or use of network analysis tools/technologies (Wireshark, Netwitness, SNORT, SURICATA, ZEEK, PCAP, NETFLOW, etc.)

Demonstrated Knowledge or use of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or equivalent)

Demonstrated ability to identify network threats and create detective measures and IOCs

Demonstrated ability to identify patterns and trends in data with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to identify False Positives and False Negatives

Demonstrated ability to use and configure threat intelligence platforms and tools (e.g., MISP, ThreatQ, OpenCTI or equivalent)

Demonstrated ability to stay current with the latest developments in cybersecurity and threat intelligence

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced & dynamic environment

Demonstrated ability to use Windows and Linux

Demonstrated ability to use Open-Source Research Techniques to discover related threats

Demonstrated ability to adhere to established rules, regulations, conventions, and information protection requirements with a demonstrated sense of responsibility and ethics

Demonstrated ability to apply feedback to future work products

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner in both written and oral formats