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Principal Member of Technical Staff

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Job Description:

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. We’re committed to those who seek to discover the undiscoverable and dare to disrupt the norm. 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 Principal Member of Technical Staff position performs research on network vulnerabilities to pro-actively determine security flaws on various network equipment from vendors such as: Arista, Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, Juniper, etc. Based on these findings the position is responsible for architecture and design of the network element security hardening. This includes design of the mechanism (APIs) and the data formats for the data to be collected to enforce routing security, OAM security, supply chain security, etc.

Key Roles And Responsibilities:

  • Work with the router software vendors involved to create a standardized design for new security features 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 AT&T's 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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Cyber Security  

  • Requires 8-10 years of related experience.

  • Familiarity with large scale ISP networks and advanced router and routing security functions. Network architecture experience.

  • 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 IETF, IEEE, ORAN, Cyber security risks. 

  • 7+ years of progressive experience on: Juniper router, Cisco routers, Cyber risk, Network Security, Access control lists, BGP route controls and router protection techniques.  Familiarity with firewalls, especially Palo Alto or Juniper SRX Firewalls, is a plus.

Our Principal Member of Technical Staff earns between $160,900-$270,40 annually, 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.

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? Apply now!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Middletown, New Jersey

Salary Range:

$160,900.00 - $270,400.00

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.



Job ID R-42721-2 Date posted 11/22/2024
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