Principal Cybersecurity - Cloud Security Strategy

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.

Summary of Work:

Design security features and capabilities for the AT&T Chief Security Office leveraging modern cloud technologies. Work activities will include new and enhancing feature design through implementation of cloud-based security orchestration and automation functions following Agile methodologies. Scope of work will include solution discovery, security technology evaluations, product engineering, configuration and development designs. Some of the cloud security feature categories in scope include Continuous Compliance Inspection, Automated Remediation, AI Security, Security Analytics, and Policy Orchestration.

Required Skills:

Self-starter, able to work autonomously, natural problem solver, collaborative, creative, and not fazed by adversity or ambiguity. Should have strong hands-on problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of modern cloud services such as AWS, Azure and GCP, and the desire to be a lead contributor to building AT&T’s next generation security platforms.

• Full Stack Developer – Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, Python, Angular, YAM
• Development experience working in AWS, Azure or GCP clouds (API’s, SDK’s, PowerShell, CLI, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with one or more public clouds: AWS, Azure or GCP cloud services (Serverless, Container, Compute, Messaging, Queueing, Database, Storage, Logging, etc.)
• Experience in Agile/SCRUM enterprise-scale software development
• Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI)or Machine Learning (ML)techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring).

Desired Skills:

• AWS or Azure Certification in Architecture, Developer, DevOps, or Security
• Experience building and operating scalable infrastructure software or microservices
• Understanding of systems engineering and architecture, including the inputs, outputs, requirements and dependencies of complex systems
• Knowledge of Machine Learning / AI fundamentals
• Familiar with building secure software using modern security principles
• Experience with the following areas: cryptography, web and network protocols, data structures and algorithms and vulnerability assessments
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. 7+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Supervisor:

No

Our Principal Cybersecurity earns between $155,400-$233,200 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.

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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.