Principal Network Cybersecurity (Government)
Hillsboro, Virginia
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.
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
The AT&T JCSC Operations Center has an opening for a Principal Network Cybersecurity to support a 24 x 7 Operations Center which provides management and oversight of various networks in a multi-tenant secure environment. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks. Maintains security posture and infrastructure capabilities which will support cyber security initiatives through both predictive and reactive analysis, and network traffic analysis.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Implement, administer, and maintain security infrastructure technology solutions which include security, information and event management, anti-malware, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, virtualization technologies, storage, Windows/Linux operating systems, Operation Intelligence systems, and security monitoring/PCAP collection/recording tools.
- Develop custom applications to accommodate a range of security requirements for data forwarding/collection.
- Incorporate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) integration with SIEM to highlight malicious indicator correlation Integration/build out of lab environment to support testing of software deployment/patches; provides compliance with FISMA/RMF/CMMC security controls
- Actively participate in security evaluations to support accreditation/continuous monitoring initiatives implement SIEM infrastructure and provide advice for tuning to achieve optimal performance
- Performs infrastructure monitoring, performance assessment, new requirement analysis and support
Required Clearance:
Minimum DoD Secret (#secret)
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in the implementation, administration and maintenance of a 24x7x365 Security Operations infrastructure. Experienced with Linux/Windows automation (Ansible, SCCM)
- Must have a current Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification
- Must have a current Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect (SECA) certification. Must possess a current CompTIA Security + Certification
- Must meet a minimum of Information Assurance Technician Level 2 (IAT-II), DoD 8570 requirement
- Participate in planning/execution of tasks related to the evaluation of new initiatives Interpret/capture functional requirements, Integrate technical design, prototypes, proof of concepts, and documentation as required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in cyber security Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Working knowledge/Experience with Hitachi Storage
- Working knowledge/Experience working with HPE XP storage
Our Principal Network Cybersecurity's earn between $158,200 - $237,400. 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
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Hillsboro, VirginiaIt 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.
Job ID R-83167 Date posted 09/18/2025
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