Engineer, Cybersecurity- Validation

Job Overview

This role is essential for protecting T‑Mobile's digital infrastructure and sensitive data as part of the Continuous Hunting and Offensive Specialists team, which proactively simulates Advanced Persistent Threats to uncover previously undetected cybersecurity incidents. It involves applying advanced security protocols and technologies, along with hypothesis‑driven investigations, to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before adversaries can act. The role requires developing and implementing strategies that comply with cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements, while continuously assessing the effectiveness of existing security controls. Success is measured by the effectiveness of security defenses, the ability to respond promptly to incidents, and how well identified gaps are remediated to keep defenses strong and adaptive to evolving threats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced security protocols and measures to protect digital infrastructure and sensitive data.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities through regular system and network analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify security needs and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with T‑Mobile's cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to evaluate existing security solutions and suggest improvements.
• Educate and train staff on cybersecurity best practices and new security technologies.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by business management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of related work experience, or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Escalation Management
  • Security Automation
  • Security Engineering
  • Security Incident Management
  • Security Technologies
  • Security Testing
  • Stakeholder Management

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Incident Analysis
• Log Analysis
• Security Monitoring

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
• GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst)
• GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst)
• CMON (GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification)
• GCDAC (GIAC Certified Detection Analyst)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CCSK, CCSP, CISA, or CISM (any one is a plus)

Travel Requirements

Travel Required: Yes

Compensation

Base pay ranges by location:

• Bellevue, WA: $103,800 – $140,500
• Frisco, TX: $92,300 – $124,900
• Overland Park, KS: $87,000 – $117,700

Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $91,885 – $165,715

National Base Pay Range: $79,900 – $144,100

The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opportunity. Actual earnings may vary based on individual performance and company results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock grants and employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 paid holidays (approximately 4 weeks for new full‑time employees, 2.5 weeks for new part‑time employees)
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family‑building benefits
• Back‑up care and enhanced family support
• Childcare subsidy and tuition assistance/college coaching
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Voluntary AD&D, accident, life, disability, and long‑term care insurance
• Mobile service and home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Commuter and transit programs