This role pays more than
71%
of similar roles. Most pay
$151,475–$209,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$208k
versus about
$180k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About AT&T
AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.
AT&T currently has
82 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$131,350–$230,900
across 68 roles with salary data.
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer – Firewall Policy Implementation (Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experienced) joins the cybersecurity team as a hands-on technical expert focused on large-scale enterprise firewall operations. The role involves managing the full policy lifecycle, including rule optimization, configuration change management, and troubleshooting complex connectivity issues within a global environment. You will be responsible for hardening perimeter defenses, performing risk assessments, and identifying opportunities to integrate Operational Artificial Intelligence to improve security efficiency. Key technologies include Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS) platforms, Panorama, Python scripting, and AI tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude. The position requires deep expertise in App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and SSL decryption strategies while addressing the technical challenge of maintaining consistent policy quality across complex infrastructure. You will collaborate with network and IT teams to ensure robust security for critical systems and data.