Principal Cybersecurity - Telecom Network Security Architect
AT&T
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This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$194,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $168k for comparable roles.
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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 53 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $141,300–$215,800 across 51 roles with salary data.
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As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at a leading telecom company, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect core network infrastructure. Working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders, your daily tasks include designing security features for multi-vendor environments, integrating AI and machine learning techniques for anomaly detection, and automating testing workflows. You will use tools like EEM, Ansible, Power BI, and Python scripts to maintain robust security controls and policies, while also conducting adversary simulations and penetration tests to validate network security. Essential skills include hands-on experience with telecom-grade switches and routers (Cisco, Juniper), server administration, and AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. This role demands a deep understanding of routing security, compartmentalization, and risk reduction in large-scale networks.
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