Principal Cybersecurity - Firewall Architecture

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 Tactical Architecture Group (TAG) is a group of lead network security architects and strategists within the ACC Enterprise Security Architecture organization. Work efforts include ideation, testing, proof of concept and support for various firewall /security projects. The team analyzes various hardware and/or software solutions and configuration options, recommending and identifying modifications to improve ACC’s threat posture/risk.

Additionally, the TAG team plays a lead role in transforming the legacy “Conexus” network into a modernized segmented network, providing roadmaps, direction, guidance and consultation to engineering and operations teams. This position will work with our partner organizations in Labs, ITO Network, and GTO to develop and realize strategies to achieve the target state architecture. The scope will impact all employees of the company and all business units.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset for identifying risks and implementing scalable solutions

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business stakeholders

• Ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable business recommendations

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments with shifting priorities

• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with minimal supervision

• Adept at conducting research and independently acquiring new skills as needed

Team Responsibilities

• Security Architecture, Design and Planning for incoming projects and End of Life (EOL)

• Firewall Policy Automation and Orchestration (Algosec)

• Security Feature and OS review/certification

• Enterprise Security Architecture Tools Development

• Security Vulnerability and Bug Consulting

• Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) Design, Planning and Architecture

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention System

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Expert level security architecture knowledge and experience in networking technologies, firewall solutions, IDS/IPS, Linux/Unix command line tools, VMware, andAlgosecor other policy management/ orchestration tools

• Deep understanding of firewall configurations, network segmentation, and secure routing protocols

• Advanced knowledge of Azure cloud security architecture, policy enforcement, and workload protection

• Experience implementing cloud-native security controls and automation frameworks

• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and vulnerability oversight

• In-depth familiarity with PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks

• Proven experience supporting internal and external audits, including evidence gathering and remediation planning

• Mentoring and developing talent across technical and non-technical roles

• Experience overseeing the development and deployment of custom security tools and automation pipelines

• Familiarity with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Go, Ansible)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (MS/MA) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM

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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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