Principal Cybersecurity – Cloud Security Strategy

AT&T

Principal Cybersecurity role at AT&T focusing on cloud security feature design and implementation. Leading innovative security solutions in conjunction with modern cloud technologies and Agile methodologies.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeMiddletown • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,400 - $233,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design security features and capabilities for the AT&T Chief Security Office leveraging modern cloud technologies
Work activities will include new and enhancing feature design through implementation of cloud-based security orchestration and automation functions following Agile methodologies
Scope of work will include solution discovery, security technology evaluations, product engineering, configuration and development designs
Some of the cloud security feature categories in scope include Continuous Compliance Inspection, Automated Remediation, AI Security, Security Analytics, and Policy Orchestration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
7+ years of related experience
Self-starter, able to work autonomously, natural problem solver, collaborative, creative, and not fazed by adversity or ambiguity
Strong hands-on problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Deep technical understanding of modern cloud services such as AWS, Azure and GCP
Development experience working in AWS, Azure or GCP clouds (API’s, SDK’s, PowerShell, CLI, etc.)
Hands-on experience with one or more public clouds: AWS, Azure or GCP cloud services (Serverless, Container, Compute, Messaging, Queueing, Database, Storage, Logging, etc.)
Experience in Agile/SCRUM enterprise-scale software development
Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms
Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud securitysecurity orchestrationautomationAPISDKPowerShellCLIAIMachine Learningsoftware architecture

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborativecreativecommunicationself-starterautonomousadaptabilitycritical thinkingteamworkresilience

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity