AT&T · 7 hours ago
Principal Cybersecurity - Web Proxy Platform Architect & Eng.
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $261K/yr
7+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company focused on safeguarding assets through innovative cybersecurity measures. The Principal Cybersecurity - Web Proxy Platform Architect & Engineer will lead the design, engineering, and deployment of web proxy solutions, ensuring security and operational excellence across various environments.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and engineering efforts for web proxy platforms, setting technical direction and mentoring team members
Champion collaboration across Information Security, Engineering, Governance, and Operations teams to develop, refine, and enforce security policies and best practices
Facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment of proxy solutions with business requirements and risk management goals
Architect, engineer, and implement comprehensive web proxy platforms, including SSE CASB, SWG, and ZTNA
Work with cross-functional teams to deploy new web proxy solutions across the enterprise
Integrate proxy platforms with other security solutions and data sources for seamless protection and visibility
Develop and transition operational procedures (MOPS) for configuration, maintenance, and ongoing support of proxy solutions
Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex, multi-platform network issues
Provide development support for expanding and implementing new systems
Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain web proxy solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security
Develop advanced alerts, reports, and custom dashboards in SIEM for investigations and stakeholder requirements
Automate security tool management and workflow integration to improve efficiency
Create and implement best practices for proxy rules and signatures to mitigate threats
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on configuring, operating, and managing both premise and cloud-based forward proxies
SME-level proficiency with Forcepoint Web Security, Palo Alto Web Proxy, Prisma Access, Broadcom, and Squid
Strong understanding of web applications, platforms, firewalls, frameworks, and protocols related to application development and operation
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, web protocols, networking concepts, and attack vectors
Expertise in log analysis, data correlation, packet capture, and script writing using mainstream languages
Senior-level understanding of PKI technology and familiarity with open-source and commercial security tools
Solid grasp of incident response processes and prior experience in cybersecurity operations
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information security/systems, or equivalent experience
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SANS GIAC, GWEB, or equivalent
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of building and guiding high-performing teams
Excellent communication skills, including technical documentation, metrics presentation, and architectural design
Ability to perform under pressure and urgent circumstances
Self-reliant, diligent, and committed to task completion
Effective collaborator and team player, able to work with geographically dispersed teams
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
7+ years of related experience
Certification is required in some areas
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.
Company
AT&T
AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.04BKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Legg
Chief Technology Officer
Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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