Sr Security Engineer, Cyber Threat Intelligence

T-Mobile; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Employee stock grants / purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental and family leave

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a cybersecurity leader to protect digital assets and strengthen the organization’s security posture across systems and data. This role focuses on proactive risk identification, strategy deployment, and alignment with regulatory requirements to ensure resilient operations.

The position involves implementing advanced security tools, conducting assessments, and guiding incident response. You will work with IT and business units to translate security needs into practical,

Qualifications

• AI and cybersecurity fundamentals required.
• Experience with security strategy and risk mitigation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional security projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced security strategies and tools.
• Identify security risks and deploy mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to align security with goals.

Skills

AI

Cybersecurity

Security Automation

Security Engineering

Security Incident Management

Security Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree

Tools

OpenCTI

Filigran

SIEM/SOAR

Job description

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!

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.

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience. (required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Information Technology. (required)
• 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)
• 4-7 years of hands-on experience with threat intelligence platforms and security tooling, including OpenCTI/Filigran administration, SIEM/SOAR integration development, and scripting for intelligence enrichment, data normalization, and workflow automation.(preferred)
• 4-7 years of expertise in cyber threat intelligence tradecraft, including structured threat actor tracking, adversary TTP analysis using MITRE ATT&CK, and finished intelligence production across strategic, operational, and tactical levels.(preferred)
• 4-7 years of experience operating within multi-functional security environments, including intelligence requirements development using the GIR/PIR/EEI model, team member engagement across incident response and security operations, and participation in external intelligence-sharing communities.(preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cybersecurity
• Security Automation
• Security Engineering and testing
• Security Incident and escalation Management
• Security Technologies

License/Certification (Preferred)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk & Informaitonal Systems Control (CRISC)

We pride ourselves on encouraging a culture of innovation, advocating for agile methodologies, and promoting transparency in all that we do. Join us in embodying the spirit of the 'Un-carrier' and make a tangible impact! Our team is dynamic where no day is the same, and we are diverse and inclusive passionate about growth and transformation.

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!

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

Travel

Travel Required (Yes/No):Yes

DOT Regulated

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):No

Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):No

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.

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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&D 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 out www.t-mobilebenefits.com. Never stop growing!

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.

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