Lead Cybersecurity – Telecom Network Security Automation

AT&T

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer responsible for automating security testing and integrating AI tools at AT&T. Collaborate with teams to enhance security across network infrastructure and applications.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeMiddletown • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,300 - $211,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of automated security test cases using AI-powered tools to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks across multi-vendor environments, including routers, firewalls, and cloud platforms.
Develop, maintain, and optimize Python scripts and frameworks to automate penetration testing, threat simulation, and security compliance checks.
Integrate AI and machine learning techniques to improve detection of security anomalies, automate repetitive testing workflows, and generate intelligent remediation recommendations.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using EEM (Embedded Event Manager), Ansible, and other orchestration tools to streamline network operations and maintenance tasks.
Test, validate, and report on the effectiveness of security controls and defenses throughout the network environment.
Deploy, review, and enforce network security policies, including CoPP (Control Plane Policing), DDOS mitigation measures, and router ACLs.
Collaborate with software vendors and internal engineering teams to define and standardize security test requirements and checkpoints within CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
Extensive experience at least 5 years+ in network and application security testing, particularly in telecom or large-scale enterprise environments.
Advanced proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
Practical experience implementing or integrating AI-driven security tools (such as automated vulnerability scanners, behavior analytics, or threat intelligence platforms).
Strong background in automating test cases and building scalable test frameworks within CI/CD environments.
Ability to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams, coordinate with vendors, and communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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

PythonAImachine learningpenetration testingthreat simulationsecurity complianceautomation scriptsnetwork security policiesvulnerability scanningtest frameworks

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvinginnovationcollaboration