Senior Cybersecurity (Government)

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 3 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure IP enabled cloud-based network solutions and professional services to theFederal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting developing and empowering a diverse high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers mission.

The Federal Technology Office is redefining cybersecurity by elevating the situational awareness of our customers beyond the conventional boundaries of the Internet to the vast and dynamic AT&T global network. Our cutting-edge solutions leverage the unparalleled strength of AT&Ts expansive network combined with decades of expertise in big data analytics and cybersecurity innovation. Through this fusion we deliver actionable intelligence on emerging and sophisticated threats empowering our customers to proactively defend against the evolving cyber threat landscape. Join us in pioneering next-generation cybersecurity solutions that not only protect but anticipate threats shaping the future of secure digital environments.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Proactively search for potential cyber threats through comprehensive analysis of Netflow DNS BGP and other relevant data sources to identify suspicious activity.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting analysis and investigation to detect track and understand malicious actors their tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop maintain and enhance threat intelligence sources tools dashboards and alerting mechanisms to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities effectively.
• Design develop and optimize analytics and detection capabilities including custom scripts queries and algorithms to improve threat detection accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics development into existing security platforms and workflows.
• Produce detailed clear and actionable reports on investigations threat intelligence findings and security incidents for the AT&T threat team and end customers ensuring timely communication and situational awareness.

Required Clearance

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance up to TS/SCI (#clearable) (#tssci)

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in cybersecurity threat hunting incident response or security operations.
• Proven expertise in analyzing and interpreting network data to identify potential cyber threats and anomalies.
• Solid knowledge of threat intelligence platforms threat hunting techniques and open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools.
• Exposure to key cybersecurity frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Experience working with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions such as Splunk for data analysis dashboard creation and alert configuration.
• Proficiency in Python programming for automation analytics development and tool creation.
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems including command-line usage scripting and system administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience with NetFlow and DNS analysis techniques and associated tools for network traffic monitoring and threat detection.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data-driven threat hunting strategies leveraging advanced analytics to identify anomalous behaviors and suspicious patterns.
• Possession of relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) CompTIA Security/Network Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent credentials.

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