Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity

T-Mobile

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WA
Salary
$166,300–$224,900 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$231,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $196k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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About T-Mobile

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

T-Mobile currently has 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,996–$228,650 across 32 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity

JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity The Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity leads critical efforts to protect digital assets by ensuring robust security across software, systems, and infrastructure. Working with engineering teams and OEMs, this role involves conducting device security assessments, code reviews, and vulnerability testing for mobile and IoT devices, including routers, modems, hotspots, and trackers. Key responsibilities include developing proactive security measures, performing digital forensics on compromised devices, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires proficiency in security tools like Ghidra, IDA Pro, Burpsuite, Nmap, and hashcat, alongside knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G architecture, cloud environments, and containerized applications. Candidates should possess skills in Python, C++, C#, PHP, and shell scripting. This position solves the technical challenge of enhancing organizational resilience against cyber threats while safeguarding critical business operations and customer data.

What does a Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $179250 from 43 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end device security assessments and penetration testing for IoT, CPEs, hotspots, trackers, routers, and modems.
  • Develop proactive security measures, solutions, and strategies to enhance the security posture across various technologies.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and OEMs to integrate security practices into hardware and software development.
  • Conduct digital forensics on compromised devices to determine root cause and attacker methodology.
  • Define and evolve device security assessment methodologies, requirements, standards, and the tooling roadmap.
  • Mentor and upskill junior and mid-level security engineers on device security techniques and best practices.
  • Drive strategic security initiatives to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology plus 7 years of experience, or an advanced degree plus 5 years.
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience conducting device security assessments and testing on IoT devices, routers, modems, or similar embedded platforms.
  • Must have 3-5 years of proficiency using security tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Burpsuite, Nmap, and hashcat.
  • Must have 3-5 years of hands-on knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G architecture, cloud environments, and containerized applications.
  • Must possess skills in AI, cybersecurity, security engineering, incident management, threat modeling, and security automation.
  • Must demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, C#, PHP, and shell scripting is preferred.
  • 7-10 years of experience in security assessments, vulnerability testing, and leading engineering collaborations is preferred.
  • CISSP, CISM, or CRISC certifications are preferred.

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