IoT Cybersecurity Lead — Device Security Engineer

T-Mobile; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 139,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a cybersecurity leader focused on protecting digital assets for IoT, mobile, and embedded platforms. You will conduct device security assessments, code reviews, and vulnerability testing, working with engineering and OEM teams to implement robust security controls across hardware and software.

Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on experience with 4G/5G architectures, security tooling, and scripting, with leadership skills to mentor engineers and drive security programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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)
• 3-5 years of demonstrated hands‑on experience conducting device security assessments and testing on IoT devices, routers, modems, or similar embedded platforms (Required)
• 3-5 years of proficiency in using security tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, dotPeek, Burpsuite, Nmap, hashcat, OllyDbg, etc.) (Required)
• 3-5 years of hands‑on knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G architecture (RAN and Core) including cloud environments, and containerized applications
• 3-5 years of proficient experience in Python, C++, C#, PHP, and shell scripting, with experience building scalable systems and automating workflows and familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) (Preferred)
• 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 (Preferred)
• 7-10 years Leading and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security postures and strategic cybersecurity initiatives (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end device security assessments and penetration testing across IoT, CPEs, hotspots, trackers, routers, and modems to identify and mitigate risks
• Develops proactive device security measures, solutions, and strategies to enhance the security posture across various technologies
• Collaborates with device engineering teams and OEMs to integrate security practices into hardware and software development including deployment processes
• Conducts digital forensics on compromised or suspect devices to determine root cause, scope, attacker methodology and partners with threat response teams
• Drives strategic security initiatives to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards
• Define and evolve T-Mobile's device security assessment methodology, requirements, standards, and tooling roadmap
• Mentor and upskill junior and mid-level security engineers on device security techniques and best practices
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Skills

AI

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Cybersecurity

Escalation Management

Security Automation

Security Engineering

Security Incident Management

Stakeholder Management

Threat Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years

Advanced degree + 5 years

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

dotPeek

Burpsuite

Nmap

hashcat

OllyDbg

Job description

T-Mobile is seeking a cybersecurity leader focused on protecting digital assets for IoT, mobile, and embedded platforms. You will conduct device security assessments, code reviews, and vulnerability testing, working with engineering and OEM teams to implement robust security controls across hardware and software.

Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on experience with 4G/5G architectures, security tooling, and scripting, with leadership skills to mentor engineers and drive security programs