SR ENGINEER, CYBERSECURITY THREAT HUNTING

Company: T-Mobile
Location: Herndon
Posted on: November 10, 2024

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! The Sr Cybersecurity Engineer, Threat Hunting will identify previously unknown Cybersecurity threats and incidents faced by T-Mobile by hypothesis-based hunting. They will work closely with other Cybersecurity operations teams including incident response, detection engineering, vuln management, bug bounty, and threat intelligence. Additionally, the candidate must have some knowledge of system security design and network security standard processes. Analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and work independently and as part of a team are required. Job Responsibilities

• Identify previously unknown Cybersecurity incidents and threats by hypothesis-based hunting
• Assist with Incident Response as necessary
• Develop content to improve detective capabilities in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool
• Analyze disparate data sources for security incidents
• A champion for process, recommending tool, software development, or infrastructure changes to improve or enhance security
• Lead small to medium sized projects as directed
• Develop and deliver metrics as requested
• Participate in on call rotation that may involve non-traditional working hour
• Improves process efficiency by creating and implementing creative and sustainable changes to existing deployment methodologies. Qualifications Highly Desired
  • In-depth knowledge of security technologies such as, but not limited to:
    • Telecommunication and mobile network technologies, specifically VoIP, SIP, IOS, Android, mobile device hardware, and 4G/5G security.
    • Intrusion Detection systems (I.E. Checkpoint, McAfee, ISS, Snort, etc.)
    • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
    • Network Windows/Linux forensics techniques
    • Vulnerability scanning tools (WebInspect, Nessus, etc.)
    • In-depth knowledge of networking and OS technologies such as, but not limited to:
      • Diagnostic tools such as packet capture/decode and WAN probes
      • Operating Systems: Windows & UNIX - Solaris, HP/UX, or Linux operating systems administration
      • Networking components including routers, hubs, switches, etc.
      • TCP/IP protocols
      • OSI Seven Layer Model Education
        • Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent work experience Skills and Experience
          • 4-7 years experience with threat hunting, incident response, or other relatable cybersecurity operations functions
          • Strong verbal and written communication skills
          • High-level network problem solving ability
          • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to complete independently and within time frame established
          • Knowledge and experience with current cyber threats and landscape to Enterprise environments.
          • In-depth knowledge of security standard processes in large-scale environments
          • Medium to advance knowledge of programming tools (Python/Java/Perl/Shell/HTML/PHP)
          • Knowledge of federal & compliance regulations e.g. SOX, PCI & CPNI
          • Familiarity with load balancers (ex - A10, F5), firewalls (ex - CheckPoint), Venafi, MDM (ex - Mobile Iron), Cloud (ex - AWS, Azure), Malware Protection (ex -FireEye), Advanced Persistent Threats (ex - Damballa), Privileged Accounts (ex - CyberArk), SIEM (ex - ArcSight), Log & Event (ex - Splunk), Intrusion IDS/IPS (ex - Symantec) , Cloud Platform (ex - PCF, Docker), Scanning (ex - Qualys), AppSec (ex - Veracode)
          • Strong verbal and communication skills with diverse multi-functional groups & the ability to communicate effectively to small & large groups
          • Proven knowledge of current technological trends and developments in the area of info security
          • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to complete independently Licenses and Certifications Preferred
            • GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, CMON, GCDA
            • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CISSP and/or CCSK and/or CCSP and/or CISA/CISM certification a plus * 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. 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, click here. 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!
              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.
              
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