T-Mobile

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, Telco

T-Mobile$166K — $224K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with 7 years of experience OR an advanced degree with 5 years of experience in related fields.
  • Expertise in 3GPP standards, 5G architecture, IMS core, and packet core security.
  • Proven background in AI, cybersecurity, and security engineering.
  • Experience in conducting security assessments and vulnerability testing in digital environments.
  • Familiarity with security automation and incident management practices.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Develop proactive security measures and strategies to enhance security posture across various technologies.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security practices into software development and deployment processes.
  • Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert, providing guidance to various business units.
  • Ensure security compliance for 3GPP-compliant systems, including LTE, 5G, and IMS core networks.
  • Evaluate and recommend corrective actions for potential security vulnerabilities in new technologies and processes.
  • Implement cybersecurity solutions for packet core infrastructure and related services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecommunications technologies.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions.
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities in cybersecurity.
  • Engagement in strategic security initiatives to protect against cyber threats.
  • Work on critical services like e911 and next-generation mobile networks.
Full Job Description
Job Overview
This role involves securing critical telecommunications technologies, including 3GPP standards, IMS, packet core, messaging, e911, and 5G networks, while leveraging modern practices like zero-trust architecture, containerization, and advanced threat detection. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate risks, ensuring a secure environment for enterprise applications, IoT, mobile devices, and next-generation networks. The role works with engineering teams to implement security measures for technologies including mobile devices, cloud services, and networks. Success is measured by the effectiveness of security controls and the reduction of vulnerabilities. The work enhances organizational resilience against cyber threats and safeguards critical business operations and customer data.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Conducts security assessments, code reviews, and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks
  • Develops proactive security measures and strategies to enhance the security posture across various technologies
  • Collaborates with engineering teams to integrate security practices into software development and deployment processes
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, providing guidance and leadership to various business units
  • Ensures the security of 3GPP-compliant systems, including LTE, 5G, and IMS core networks
  • Evaluates new technologies and processes for potential security vulnerabilities and recommends corrective actions.
  • Develops and implements cybersecurity solutions for packet core infrastructure, including EPC, UPF, and related network elements.
  • Drives strategic security initiatives to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Leads security design and implementation for critical services like e911, VoLTE, RCS messaging, and SMS/MMS platforms.
  • Secures signaling protocols (e.g., Diameter, SIP, HTTP/2) and mitigate risks such as signaling fraud, DoS attacks, and SS7 vulnerabilities.
  • Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed


Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 5 years of related experience (Required)
  • Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Information Technology. (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 various technologies including mobile and IoT devices, cloud services, and network technologies, e911, VoLTE, IMS Core and RAN. (Preferred)
  • 7-10 years Leading and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security postures and strategic cybersecurity initiatives (Preferred)


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Proven expertise in 3GPP standards, 5G architecture, IMS core, and packet core security.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Required)
  • Cybersecurity (Required)
  • Escalation Management (Required)
  • Security Automation (Required)
  • Security Engineering (Required)
  • Security Incident Management (Required)
  • Stakeholder Management (Required)
  • Threat Modeling (Required)


Licenses and Certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) An advanced-level certification for IT pros serious about careers in information security. Offered by (ISC)², CISSP is designed to prove expertise in designing, implementing, and managing a best-in-class cybersecurity program. (Preferred)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Offered by ISACA, this certification is for management-focused IT professionals who are tasked with managing, designing, overseeing, and assessing an enterprise's information security. (Preferred)
  • Certified in Risk & Informaitonal Systems Control (CRISC) Also by ISACA, CRISC is designed for IT professionals, project managers, and others whose job it is to identify and manage risks to IT and the business. (Preferred)


  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States


Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
Learn more about T-Mobile
Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$174.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$68.3 billion
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