AT&T · 13 hours ago
Lead Cybersecurity - Proxy Web Filtering
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $193K/yr
5+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company that focuses on safeguarding its assets through cybersecurity. The Lead Cybersecurity role involves operational responsibilities in managing web proxy solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing thought leadership on security practices.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain premise-based enterprise web proxy solution for users and applications
Performing application onboarding to application web proxy
Performing hands-on proxy deployment, configuration, policy and maintenance
Integration of platforms with other security solutions and data sources
Manages proxy lifecycle activities such as software/upgrades, hardware upgrades, and hardware replacements
Respond to both end user issues, outages, and security incidents
Lead and coordinate troubleshooting efforts in high pressure, outage situations with leadership scrutiny
Provides thought leadership on operational direction for proxy, SSE and associated tooling
Operates and maintains web proxies
Creates and implements best practices for policies/rules/signatures to mitigate threats
Integrate Applications/platforms with Identity Providers leveraging current IAM technologies for SSO support
Develop advanced alerts/reports to meet the requirements of key stakeholders and business units
Develops automation for security tools management and workflow integration
Collaborates with key stakeholders within Information Security and Engineering teams to develop specific use cases to address specific business requirements
Creation and implementation of custom alerting dashboards in SIEM for regular monitoring and investigations as needed
Works extensively with Business Units/stakeholders across organizations to set up and tune proxy policies
Aids in gathering, presenting metrics for measuring key performance and key risk indicators
Provides ongoing support to existing monitoring capabilities and data collection systems
Leads troubleshooting efforts in complex issues involving multiple platforms and network flows
Coordinating with vendors and other technical teams on troubleshooting and escalations
Proven track record of executing 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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity engineering with experience configuring, operating, and managing on-premises and cloud-based proxy/swg/sse
Extensive experience providing SME level support in large, highly dynamic enterprise environment
Engineering, administrative experience of Forcepoint, Linux, Windows systems
SME level experience with proxy
SME level experience with IdP, SSO, SAML, AD, 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
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. 5+ 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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