Sr Engineer, Cybersecurity

T-Mobile; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 103,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional in Overland Park, KS to protect digital assets and secure its infrastructure. You will design and implement security strategies, drive risk mitigation, and scale operations with automation.

This role emphasizes proactive threat identification and collaboration with IT and business teams. The position requires a strong foundation in network security, security engineering, and regulatory alignment, with opportunities for growth and impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• CS/IT focus required.
• 4–7 years in security software or business process design (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements advanced security strategies, tools, and technologies.
• Identifies proactively security risks and deploys mitigation measures.
• Collaborates with IT and business teams to align cybersecurity with regulatory requirements.
• Enhances resilience to cyber incidents through expertise and processes.
• Maintains integrity of cybersecurity infrastructure by monitoring and upgrades.
• Conducts regular security assessments and audits for standards compliance.

Skills

AI

Network Security

Cybersecurity

Security Automation

Security Engineering

Security Incident Management

Security Technologies

Security Testing

Stakeholder Management

Threat Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

Overland Park, Kansas, United States · Frisco, Texas, United States · Bellevue, Washington, United States

Aug 7, 2026

$103,400 - $186,400/year

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Job Overview

This role is essential for protecting digital assets and maintaining the integrity of cybersecurity infrastructure within the organization. It involves developing and implementing security strategies, tools, and technologies to defend against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The role is distinguished by its focus on proactive risk identification and deployment of mitigation measures to safeguard systems and data. Success is measured by the effectiveness of security improvements and alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. The work enhances organizational resilience to cyber incidents and supports overall security posture for internal and external stakeholders. The role increasingly leverages automation and scripting to scale security operations, and requires working knowledge of network architecture, traffic flows, and micro-segmentation principles to enforce least-privilege access across the environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements advanced security strategies, tools, and technologies to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Identifies proactively security risks and deploys effective mitigation measures to safeguard the company's systems and data
• Collaborates with various IT and business teams to align cybersecurity measures with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Enhances the company's resilience to cyber incidents through expertise and dedicated cybersecurity practices
• Maintains the integrity of cybersecurity infrastructure by monitoring and upgrading security systems as needed
• Conducts regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Participates in other duties or projects as assigned by business management as needed

Required Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Information Technology
• 4-7 years Experience with security related software and/or business process design (Preferred)
• 4-7 years Experience in technical project management and leading cross-functional solution design teams (Preferred)
• 4-7 years Expertise in network information security, including Firewall policy design, SSL Certificate management, and vulnerability analysis mitigation (Preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Network Security Experience
• Cybersecurity
• Security Automation
• Security Engineering
• Security Incident Management
• Security Technologies
• Security Testing
• Stakeholder Management
• Threat Modeling

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 responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing information security systems in enterprise-level applications, or for developing best organizational security practices. (Preferred)
• Certified in Risk & Informaitonal Systems Control (CRISC) Also provided by ISACA, CRISC is aimed at 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:$134,400 to $181,800

Frisco, TX: $119,400 to $161,600

Overland Park, KS: $112,500 to $152,300

Base Pay Range: $103,400 - $186,400

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s 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.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ361302&paradox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&DD coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check outwww.t-mobilebenefits.com .

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a leading wireless provider that offers advanced 4G LTE and nationwide 5G networks with a commitment to customer value and innovative service.

Telecommunications Media and Telecommunications Technology, Information and Media

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Momentum

Team growth

7% in 12 mo

95,806 employees on LinkedIn

What it’s like inside

3.5

24,457 reviews

62% would recommend

Culture & values

3.5

Work-life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation & benefits

3.9

Where they work

12920 SE 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, US 1 Ravinia Dr, ATLANTA, GA 30346, US Frisco, Texas, US Overland Park, Kansas, US