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Principal Cybersecurity - Firewall Engineer/Policy Management

Charlotte, North Carolina

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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 Overview

Job Description:

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.

Job Description:  This position, within the Chief Security Office (CSO), is pivotal for maintaining the integrity and seamless functionality of AT&T's Enterprise Security infrastructure. It requires a seasoned professional adept in the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of firewalls and network systems. The individual will oversee the administration of firewall policy activities. The role is designed for someone capable of managing highly complex projects, providing emergency round-the-clock technical support, and delivering exceptional customer service and project management in a dynamic setting. The engineer will collaborate with a range of stakeholders, including vendors, business partners, and application developers, to conduct technical evaluations, analyses, and effective problem resolution. This role is instrumental in guiding intricate projects and initiatives that bolster the security and operational capabilities of AT&T and its affiliates.

Responsibilities:

A typical day in the role involves:

·Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting TCP/IP network setups and Enterprise Firewall policies to facilitate the company's ongoing operations.

·Serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AT&T's Enterprise firewall environment, offering security project consulting to aid new business ventures. This includes liaising with stakeholders, vendors, and application developers for technical evaluations, analyses, and troubleshooting.

·Conducting analysis of intricate security issues and firewall configurations and executing engineering tasks aimed at minimizing operational and security risks to the organization.

·Providing 24x7 on-call technical support on a rotational basis, ensuring continuous protection and assistance for the network infrastructure.

·This position demands a proactive approach to network security, ensuring seamless and secure business processes. 

Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, Mathematics. Computer Science or Cyber Security or equivalent experience.

·8 – 10 years of related experience

·Extensive experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting TCP/IP network configurations and firewalls, with proficiency in Firewall/IDPS/VPN technologies such as Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Fortinet.

·Excellent skills in customer service are required to thrive in this highly technical and fast-paced environment.

·CISSP and or CISM Certifications desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven technical writing abilities (English language proficiency required)

·Team-oriented thinking with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work as part of a fast-paced, dynamic team

·Proven ability to communicate, collaborate, and present effectively with teams and individuals in different disciplines or areas 

Supervisory:

No.

Our Principal Cybersecurity earns between $141,300.00-$211,900.00 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.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

 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?

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:GA:Alpharetta / 300 North Point Pkwy - Dat (owned):300 North Point Pkwy

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $237,400.00

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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.



Job ID R-61453-4 Date posted 04/02/2025

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Compensation

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Tuition
Assistance

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Insurance Options

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Training & Development

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Savings

The Hiring Process

Step 1

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Step 2

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Interviews

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