Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, Telco

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Job Overview
This role involves securing critical telecommunications technologies including 3GPP standards IMS packet core messaging e911 and 5G networks while leveraging modern practices like zero-trust architecture containerization and advanced threat detection. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate risks ensuring a secure environment for enterprise applications IoT mobile devices and next-generation networks. The role works with engineering teams to implement security measures for technologies including mobile devices cloud services and networks. Success is measured by the effectiveness of security controls and the reduction of vulnerabilities. The work enhances organizational resilience against cyber threats and safeguards critical business operations and customer data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts security assessments code reviews and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks
• Develops proactive security measures and strategies to enhance the security posture across various technologies
• Collaborates with engineering teams to integrate security practices into software development and deployment processes
• Serves as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity providing guidance and leadership to various business units
• Ensures the security of 3GPP-compliant systems including LTE 5G and IMS core networks
• Evaluates new technologies and processes for potential security vulnerabilities and recommends corrective actions.
• Develops and implements cybersecurity solutions for packet core infrastructure including EPC UPF and related network elements.
• Drives strategic security initiatives to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Leads security design and implementation for critical services like e911 VoLTE RCS messaging and SMS/MMS platforms.
• Secures signaling protocols (e.g. Diameter SIP HTTP/2) and mitigate risks such as signaling fraud DoS attacks and SS7 vulnerabilities.
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors Degree plus 7 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 5 years of related experience (Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Information Technology. (Required)
• 7-10 years Conducting security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks in digital environments (Preferred)
• 7-10 years Developing and implementing cybersecurity measures across various technologies including mobile and IoT devices cloud services and network technologies e911 VoLTE IMS Core and RAN. (Preferred)
• 7-10 years Leading and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security postures and strategic cybersecurity initiatives (Preferred)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proven expertise in 3GPP standards 5G architecture IMS core and packet core security.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Required)
• Cybersecurity (Required)
• Escalation Management (Required)
• Security Automation (Required)
• Security Engineering (Required)
• Security Incident Management (Required)
• Stakeholder Management (Required)
• Threat Modeling (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) An advanced-level certification for IT pros serious about careers in information security. Offered by (ISC)² CISSP is designed to prove expertise in designing implementing and managing a best-in-class cybersecurity program. (Preferred)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Offered by ISACA this certification is for management-focused IT professionals who are tasked with managing designing overseeing and assessing an enterprises information security. (Preferred)
• Certified in Risk & Informaitonal Systems Control (CRISC) Also by ISACA CRISC is designed for IT professionals project managers and others whose job it is to identify and manage risks to IT and the business. (Preferred)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Compensation Range:

Bellevue WA: $166300 to $224900

Frisco TX: $147700 to $199900

Overland Park KS: $139200 to $188400

Base Pay Range: $127800 - $230700

Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidates actual pay will be based on various factors such as work location qualifications and experience so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

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