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Principal Cybersecurity - Data Platform Engineer

AT&T.com

141k - 212k USD/year

Office

Dat:9139 Research Dr, United States

Full Time

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Chief Security Office ensures that our assets are safeguarded through truthful transparency, enforce accountability and master cybersecurity to stay ahead of threats. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

The principal data platform engineer will be responsible for the technical responsibilities to help guide and implement the transformation of the threat analytics platform to a new strategic vision. This role will be required to solution, architect and implement the hardware and software capabilities required to modernize and evolve the threat platform.

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
  • Expert level technical, communication and industry (cybersecurity) expertise and knowledge.
  • Architecture and implementation of strategic tools (Cribl, Palo Alto XSIAM, Databricks, Azure, AWS) will be critical components of this role.
  • The position will require the leadership and strategic vision capabilities required for a principal level engineer.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.

Supervisor:

No

Our Principal Cybersecurity earns between $141,300-$211,900 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  
  • 401(k) plan  
  • Tuition reimbursement program  
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  
  • Paid Parental Leave  
  • Paid Caregiver Leave  
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  
  • Adoption Reimbursement  
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance  
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  
  • Extensive employee wellness programs  
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
  • AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research Dr

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Principal Cybersecurity - Data Platform Engineer

Office

Dat:9139 Research Dr, United States

Full Time

141k - 212k USD/year

September 26, 2025

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