Sr Engineer, Cybersecurity Threat Hunting

$103,400 - $186,400/Yr

T-Mobile US - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bellevue, WA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Sr Cybersecurity Engineer, Threat Hunting at T-Mobile is responsible for identifying previously unknown cybersecurity threats and incidents through hypothesis-based hunting. This role involves collaboration with various cybersecurity operations teams and requires a strong understanding of system and network security processes. The engineer will also develop content to enhance detection capabilities and lead projects aimed at improving security processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify previously unknown Cybersecurity incidents and threats by hypothesis-based hunting
• Assist with Incident Response as necessary
• Develop content to improve detective capabilities in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool
• Analyze disparate data sources for security incidents
• Champion process improvements, recommending tools, software development, or infrastructure changes to enhance security
• Lead small to medium sized projects as directed
• Develop and deliver metrics as requested
• Participate in on-call rotation that may involve non-traditional working hours
• Improve process efficiency by creating and implementing sustainable changes to existing deployment methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent work experience
• 4-7 years experience with threat hunting, incident response, or other relatable cybersecurity operations functions
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies such as telecommunication and mobile network technologies, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High-level network problem solving ability
• Knowledge and experience with current cyber threats and landscape to Enterprise environments
• Medium to advanced knowledge of programming tools (Python/Java/Perl/Shell/HTML/PHP)
• Knowledge of federal & compliance regulations e.g. SOX, PCI & CPNI

Nice-to-haves

• GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, CMON, GCDA certifications
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certifications

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Employee stock grants
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family building benefits
• Back-up care
• Enhanced family support
• Childcare subsidy
• Tuition assistance
• College coaching
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary AD&D coverage
• Voluntary accident coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Mobile service & home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Access to commuter and transit programs