Principal Cybersecurity
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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.
About the Company:
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 wont just imagine the future-youll create it.
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Cybersecurity Engineerto join our Privileged Access Management (PAM) team. This role will lead the technical strategy product implementation and onboardingof privileged accounts applications and services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PAM solutions(CyberArk and/or Delinea) and automationto enhance our security posture.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring seamless integration of PAM solutions across on-premises environment. If you are passionate about zero-trust architecture Just-in-Time (JIT) access and automation come join us!
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
PAM Strategy & Leadership
Drive the technical roadmapand onboarding frameworkfor privileged access security.
Act as the subject matter expert (SME)for PAM solutions and security best practices.
Partner with IT Security DevOps and Cloud teamsto enforce least privilege access.
PAM Implementation & Automation
Deploy and manage PAM solutions ensuring high availability and scalability.
Automate privileged account provisioning vaulting rotation AD Bridging and deprovisioning.
Integrate PAM with Active Directory IAM SIEM and ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow).
Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) accessand enforce Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP).
Security Governance & Compliance
Define PAM security policies ensuring compliance with SOC 2 HIPAA PCI DSS and NISTstandards.
Conduct risk assessmentsand access reviewsto maintain strong security controls.
Support internal and external auditsby providing PAM governance artifacts.
Incident Response & Monitoring
Monitor privileged sessionsfor suspicious activity and unauthorized access.
Develop runbooks and playbooksfor privileged access security incidents.
Collaborate with the SOC teamfor continuous monitoring and anomaly detection.
Training & Awareness
Provide training and best practices on PAM onboardingfor internal teams.
Promote security awarenessaround privileged access risks and hygiene.
Job Contribution:
Enhance security posture reducing risk and ensuring compliance.
Education:
Preferred bachelors degree in information systems or Cyber Security or equivalent experience.
Supervisory:
No
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
8 yearsof experience in Cybersecurity IAM or PAMroles.
Expertise in PAM solutions(CyberArk Delinea).
Experience with privileged account onboardingand identity lifecycle automation.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory (AD) Azure AD LDAP and cloud IAM.
Hands-on experience integrating PAM with IAM SIEM ITSM and DevOps tools.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks(SOC 2 HIPAA PCI DSS NIST ISO 27001).
Scripting and automation skills (Python PowerShell APIs).
Ability to lead projects mentor teams and drive PAM adoption.
Preferred:
CyberArk Defender Sentry or CISSP certifications.
Experience with cloud security (Azure) and containerized environments.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps security practices.
Our Principal Cybersecurity earns between $158200.00-$237400.00 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. Were developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together weve 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:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research DrSalary Range:
$141300.00 - $211900.00It 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
