Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention

T-Mobile

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Work type
On-site
Location
Frisco, TXOverland Park, KSBellevue, WA
Salary
$127,800–$230,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
85 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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T-Mobile US is the second-largest wireless carrier in the United States, providing wireless voice, messaging, and data services under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. Industry: Wireless Telecommunications

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TL;DR · Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention

JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity - Data Loss Prevention The Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity - Data Loss Prevention joins the team to protect digital assets by designing and strengthening data protection capabilities across software, systems, cloud platforms, endpoints, and infrastructure. This role involves conducting security assessments, identifying risk, and recommending remediation strategies for how data is created, classified, managed, stored, accessed, transmitted, and retained. You will architect proactive security measures and collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security practices into data posture and implementation guidelines. Key technologies include Microsoft Purview, Zscaler, and Island Browser. You will also address emerging AI security practices, specifically regarding sensitive data used by generative AI and machine learning applications. Required skills include threat modeling, security automation, incident management, and stakeholder management to ensure scalable controls across mobile devices, networks, and enterprise applications.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct security assessments and testing to identify and mitigate risks within current and emerging AI systems.
  • Architect proactive security measures and strategies across technologies including Microsoft Purview, Zscaler, and Island Browser.
  • Integrate security practices into data posture, data security, and implementation guidelines with engineering teams.
  • Drive strategic security initiatives to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Evaluate new technologies and processes for potential security vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide guidance and leadership as a cybersecurity authority to various business units.
  • Design and implement data protection capabilities across software, systems, cloud platforms, endpoints, and infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology plus 7 years of related experience.
  • Must have an Advanced degree plus 5 years of related experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview is required.
  • 7-10 years conducting security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks in digital environments (preferred).
  • 7-10 years developing and implementing cybersecurity measures across mobile, IoT, cloud, and network technologies (preferred).
  • 7-10 years leading and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security postures and strategic initiatives (preferred).
  • CISSP, CISM, or CRISC certifications (preferred).

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