AT&T · 5 hours ago
Principal Cybersecurity
Middletown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $237K/yr
5+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company, and they are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity professional. The role involves leading the design and deployment of cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance detection capabilities, and providing expert support in mitigating cyber threats.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Lead the design, configuration, testing, debugging, and deployment of cybersecurity content and documentation for both new and existing use cases and components
Ensure that all modeling efforts align with Threat Analytics and Insider Threat monitoring requirements across User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and Deception Platforms
Develop, maintain, and optimize content to enhance detection capabilities and improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity monitoring tools
Collaborate closely with cybersecurity teams to analyze data and refine threat models to proactively identify potential insider threats and external attacks
Provide expert support and consultation to Chief Security Office (CSO) stakeholders by leveraging Insider Threat Platforms in current and emerging cybersecurity initiatives
Document technical processes, workflows, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and operational consistency
Continuously monitor platform performance and content effectiveness, recommending improvements and updates as necessary
Participate in cross-functional teams and projects, contributing cybersecurity insights and data analysis expertise
Responsible for cyber security areas across products, services, infrastructure, networks, and/or applications while providing protection for AT&T, our customers and our vendors/partners
Work with senior team members on various projects relating to the protection of devices, customers, assets, data, information technology, and networks
Support innovation, strategic planning, technical proof of concepts, testing, lab work, and various other technical program management related tasks associated with the cyber security programs
Responsible for ideation, testing, proof of concept and support for various cyber related projects
Analysis of complex security issues and the development and engineering activities to help mitigate risk
Analyze various hardware and/or software solutions recommending purchases and identifying modifications to fit AT&T’s cyber security needs and that of our managed services teams
Develop policies and procedures to minimize network intrusion, malware events and vulnerability issues for internal and external customers
Apply measures to block malicious code and applications
Responsible for forward looking research, planning and strategy to strengthen our stance against future cyber security threats, and enhance our mitigation techniques and technology solutions
Responsible for cyber incident response, cyber product testing, cyber risk & strategic analysis, cyber research, cyber awareness & training, cyber vulnerability detection and assessment, cyber intelligence and investigation, cyber networks & systems engineering, cyber security application testing, cyber digital forensics & forensics analysis, cyber software assurance, cyber business operations & support, cyber application development & testing, cyber operational support, cyber loT planning & testing, cyber policy and requirements and standards
Utilize Apache Kafka, Redis, Solr, MySQL, Oracle and SQL Server
Utilize Python, SQL and Shell Scripting
Utilize Securonix NG-SIEM, Insider Threat Platform and Splunk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation
Utilizing Apache Kafka, Redis, Solr, MySQL, Oracle and SQL Server
Utilizing Python, SQL and Shell Scripting
Utilizing Securonix NG-SIEM, Insider Threat Platform and Splunk
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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