Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will join American Tower's Information Security team, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems in core platforms. This role involves monitoring security activities, overseeing security infrastructure, and collaborating with cybersecurity engineers to prevent and remediate incidents. As a senior technical member, you will foster cross-functional partnerships, particularly with IT and product groups, to implement security measures across global platforms while aligning with company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade firewall solutions, including next-generation firewalls, to enforce network security policies and protect against advanced threats.
• Configure and deploy security tools and technologies specific to cloud environments, such as cloud access security brokers, web application firewalls, and cloud-native security services.
• Architect and deploy secure access service edge solutions integrating security capabilities for the comprehensive protection of distributed networks and remote users.
• Implement and optimize centralized identity and access management systems, ensuring secure access to resources and data while adhering to least privilege principles.
• Utilize Microsoft Security Suite tools for threat detection, investigation, and response across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, fostering continuous improvement.
• Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation measures to enhance overall security posture.
• Communicate complex security concepts effectively, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive security initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of security engineering, SecOps, Data Loss Protection, event management, security monitoring, and risk-based alerting experience highly desired.
• Proven cybersecurity experience with Identity, Firewall, Cloud, and SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Okta, Duo, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, Windows Defender, OCI, Sentinel).
• Strong ability to convey complex information risk and security issues in an easily understood and actionable manner, constructively challenging prevailing thoughts and processes.
• Good judgment, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service, and business integrity.
• Automation tool or scripting experience, such as Ansible, Python, and/or PowerShell, preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within agreed-upon timeframes through effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Approximately 5% travel may be required to support the position's responsibilities.

Pay

For U.S.-based candidates, the base salary range is provided. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus, annual equity award, and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside the U.S., salary and benefits are based on local market practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness.