Job Description:

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.

Position Description:

Experienced cybersecurity engineer with 5-8 or more years of professional working knowledge and background in software development including cybersecurity analysis application design and integration.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Applies software development methodologies, principles, and processes for the design of cybersecurity applications and efficient handling of large-scale data to quickly identify malicious network activity.

• Has experience in the design and development of cybersecurity applications supporting IP, DNS, Mobility 4G/5G Network Cloud, and VoIP including data analysis, automated algorithms, signature processing, and generation of indicators/alerts for detecting threats.

• Collaborates with various teams including project managers for planning and scheduling, systems engineers to identify requirements, architects to develop solutions to meet user requirements and security policies, coordination/integration of system features with software developers and internal/external customers, and operations to identify and resolve production network issues while maintaining high availability of platform services.

• Performs unit testing/verification of developed code, design and review of unit/system test plans, and support in System Test (ST), User Acceptance Test (UAT), and Operations Readiness Test (ORT).

• Performs coding in various advanced programming languages and other web-based tools, and database structured queries for developing customized cybersecurity applications, features, and services based on high-level specifications to support security analyst requirements.

• Implements high-speed data packet processing and parsing decode of essential network protocols as part of cybersecurity applications to generate custom metadata, analytics, and indicators for threat identification.

• Works with system engineers and analysts implementing tools and enhanced features supporting cybersecurity algorithms from proof-of-concept phase to streamlined production state providing high optimization in application performance.

• Develops interactive web-based Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) providing common application management/configuration and displays for custom reports, alerts, and analytics/metrics for threat/network activity.

• Develops flexible Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to support dynamic system interactions and sharing of security data with analysts/external systems to improve Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) methods.

• Implements software build and management processes/tools using automation including source code repositories, code analysis/scanning, ticketing systems, and deployment in accordance with corporate guidelines for Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD).

• Ensures best practices and security compliance as part of general code development, routine static scans, and patching for vulnerability protection.

• Works closely with Test/Tier Support teams and Network Operations on production applications and services to support software release deployments, incorporate key operational procedures, develop/present training overview sessions, and troubleshoot/resolve complex network and customer related issues.

• Provides detailed software application code reviews and documents feature functionality as related to processes, flows, system interfaces, and general maintenance for sharing across teams and reviewing final design methodology for production operational deployment.

• Supports the design/prototyping of platforms and cybersecurity applications for future technology strategies for large-scale distributed network architectures, identifying opportunities for greater cost effectiveness while improving overall system processing capability and efficiency.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrates strong development, analysis, and troubleshooting skills.

• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills involving team interaction, communication, documentation, and complex problem-solving ability.

• Independent and self-directed with a solutions-oriented focus.

• Team player within the organization to meet business objectives.

• Preferred education is a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Computers, Software, Engineering, or Cybersecurity.  Security certifications also preferred.

Technical skills and background include:

• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux systems.

• Knowledge of system design and unit-test/evaluation principles.

• Knowledge of network protocols (IP/TCP/UDP/ICMP/DNS/SIP/Mobility GTP/PFCP).

• Knowledge of programming with shell/AWK/Python/Perl/C/C++/XML/HTML/Java Script.

• Knowledge of relational databases and Hadoop.

• Application of security policies, software hardening, data encryption (transit and at rest), and code vulnerability scanning.

• Ability to perform traffic analysis, investigation, and troubleshooting for application development.

• Knowledge of packet monitoring/inspection as part of cybersecurity application design.

• Knowledge of IP/Mobility data flow and session-based system transactions.

• Knowledge of “Big Data” platforms and distributed cybersecurity software architectures.

• Knowledge in the design and implementation of application security monitoring services, automation, threat analysis and detection, and packet analysis tools.

• Familiarity with Agile processes. 

Our Lead Cybersecurity earns between $128,400.00-$1215,800.00 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

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.

​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. Apply now!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Middletown, New Jersey

Salary Range:

$128,400.00 - $215,800.00

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-22962 Date posted 02/10/2025