Sr. Engineer, Cybersecurity - Threat Response

T-Mobile

Closes in 7 days

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WAOverland Park, KSDowners Grove, IL
Salary
$103,400–$186,400 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Jun 24, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $145k
$91k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$199,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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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 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$188,250 across 24 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Engineer, Cybersecurity - Threat Response

This senior cybersecurity specialist role within a dynamic and inclusive team focuses on protecting digital assets by developing and implementing security strategies to defend against cyber threats. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing security alerts, leading incident response activities, coordinating multi-functional teams during incidents, and improving detection and response capabilities through continuous process enhancements. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in network information security, technical project management, and enterprise security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of telecommunications environments, digital forensics tools, and incident handling frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/SANS. The role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Conduct analysis of security alerts and incidents to identify potential risks and assess impact on systems and business operations.
  • Lead cybersecurity incident response activities as Incident Commander, coordinating multi-functional efforts for timely resolution.
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies to reduce organizational risk from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to investigate security incidents and drive remediation efforts across enterprise environments.
  • Document incident findings, root cause analysis, and lessons learned in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of cybersecurity experience or advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience (required)
  • Proven track record in technical project management and leading multi-functional solution design teams
  • Extensive experience in network information security, including firewall policy design and vulnerability analysis
  • Hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity operations, investigations, and incident response activities
  • Knowledge of enterprise security technologies and monitoring platforms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR
  • Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework and NIST/SANS Incident Handling methodologies
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

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