Principal Network Cybersecurity

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.

The network security position performs research on network vulnerabilities to pro-actively determine security flaws on various network equipment from vendors such as: Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, Juniper etc. Based on these findings the position is responsible for architecture and design of the network element security hardening.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the router software vendors involved to create a standardized design that can be shared across vendors and provide a standard way to check software status on the equipment.
• Implement security controls, policies and standards for core network that cover routing security, network compartmentalization etc., to reduce cyber risks and increase security controls to the core telecom network.
• Ideation, testing, proof of concept and support for various cyber related projects facing our core telecom network.
• Analysis, of complex security issues and the development and engineering activities to help mitigate risk.
• Analyzes various hardware and/or software solutions for the core telecom network recommending purchases and identifying modifications to fit AT&Ts cybersecurity needs and that of our operations teams.
• Develops policies and procedures to minimize network intrusion, malware events and vulnerability issues for internal and external customers.
• Applies measures to block malicious code and applications. Includes forward looking research, planning and strategy to strengthen our stance against future cyber security threats and enhance our mitigation techniques and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics or Cyber Security or equivalent experience
• Requires 8-10 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with AT&T's commercial packet networks, and advanced router functions.
• Knowledge of network security principles including control plane, data plane and element security.
• Familiarity with IP standards and protocols.
• Experience with technical discussions/negotiations with vendors.
• Experience working with development teams and providing guidance for lab proof of concept work and testing teams. Basic knowledge of Linux.
• Experience with industry standardization process in IEEE, ORAN, Cyber security risks desired.

Supervisory:

No.

Our Principal Cybersecurity, earns between $158,200.00-$237,400.00 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.

#LI-Onsite - Full-time office role-

AT&T is leading the way to the future - for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we've built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?

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Weekly Hours:
40

Time Type:
Regular

Location:
Bedminster, New Jersey

Salary Range:
$141,300.00 - $237,400.00

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.