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Principal Cybersecurity

Atlanta, Georgia

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Be a part of our elite cybersecurity team that provides strategy,
consulting, and threat detection to a wide range of customers.

"If you want to be continually challenged, always learning and able to shift careers, AT&T is the right place for you! I started at AT&T 18 years ago and never envisioned having an opportunity to transition into a Cybersecurity role."

Connie Bragg — Professional Cybersecurity

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Job Description:

Job Description - External

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. 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 actively shape it as part of our dedicated Cybersecurity Incident Response team.

The Cybersecurity Incident Response team is at the forefront of defending the enterprise against cyber threats, conducting rigorous investigations, and implementing swift remediation strategies. In this pivotal role, you'll engage in dynamic cybersecurity operations across products, services, infrastructure, networks, and applications, ensuring the highest level of protection for AT&T, our customers, and our stakeholders. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be directly involved in crucial projects aimed at bolstering the security of devices, customer data, corporate assets, and our extensive IT and network infrastructure.

The role is pivotal in safeguarding AT&T, our customers, and our vendors/partners against cyber threats. As a dedicated Incident Response Specialist, you will be at the forefront of identifying, investigating, and mitigating cyber incidents to protect our products, services, infrastructure, networks, and applications.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Contribute to Cyber Incident Response Efforts: Take charge of the incident response process, from detection through to remediation and post-incident analysis. This includes coordinating with relevant teams to ensure swift action and minimize impact.

  • Develop and Refine Incident Response Protocols: Work on enhancing existing incident response strategies and procedures. This involves staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring our response capabilities are robust and agile.

  • Conduct Thorough Security Incident Analysis: Analyze security breaches to understand their root cause. Develop solutions and preventative measures to mitigate future risks.

  • Engage in Proactive Threat Hunting and Intelligence Gathering: Participate in proactive efforts to discover potential threats before they manifest as incidents. Utilize cyber threat intelligence to inform decision-making and response strategies.

  • Collaborate on Cross-Functional Projects: Work alongside other cybersecurity teams on projects that enhance AT&T’s overall security posture, including vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and the development of new security technologies.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Cyber Security is preferred, though equivalent experience in cybersecurity incident response will be considered.

  • 8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on incident response and threat analysis.

  • Knowlege of Splunk, Sentinel 1, Palo Alto (PAN), Microsoft Defender, Azure, AWS required.

  • Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and standards as they relate to incident response.

  • Proficiency in security tools and technologies used for incident detection, analysis, and mitigation.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during security events.

  • Requires Daily Office Presence (3-5 days a week). No relocation assistance is provided.

Our Principal Cybersecurity earn between $141,300 - $211,900. 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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions. With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

Ready to join us?  Apply today

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

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.



Job ID R-36092 Date posted 10/10/2024
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Benefits

Invested in your satisfaction and continued success.

We take care of our own here (hint: that could be you). Our benefits and rewards mean we cover some of your biggest needs with some of the coolest offerings. We already think we’re a pretty great place to work. We’re just trying to rack up some bonus points.

Let’s start with the big one: Your work gets rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits. It really does pay to be on our team.

Compensation

When it comes to priorities, we know family tops the list. For the moments that matter the most, you'll be there for them, and we'll be here for you.

Family Leave

Paid Time Off

Our people have class. Literally. We can help you out on approved education costs with our tuition assistance plan.

Tuition
Assistance

Here’s another reason to breathe easy: You and your family get access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance options.

Insurance Options

Wanna make your friends really jealous? You’ll get discounted access to the latest and greatest AT&T products and services — plus other awesome items, like tickets to live events.

Discounts

You strike us as an over-achiever (don’t worry, it’s a compliment). Our training and development programs are your ticket to expert status in your job.

Training & Development

When the day comes that you get some much needed R&R (not that you’d ever want to leave #LifeAtATT) you’ll know your future is set with the AT&T Retirement Savings Plan (ARSP).

Savings

Give back to your community and connect with colleagues through social and team-building events, and annual paid time off for volunteer efforts of your choice.

Community & Team Events

Wellness resources and incentives to help you prioritize your health and wellbeing and be your best self inside and outside of work.

Total Wellbeing

The Hiring Process

Step 1

Complete a quick application online and check your status often.

Step 2

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Interviews

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Step 3

Conditional
Job Offer

After a background check, you're part of the team.

Step 4

Welcome! Onboarding
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