Sr. Engineer, Threat Hunting

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Job Overview
As part of T-Mobile's Continuous Hunting and Offensive Specialists (CHAOS) team, this role operates at the intersection of offensive and defensive cybersecurity, proactively identifying and validating security risks before adversaries can exploit them. The Senior Engineer develops and implements advanced security strategies, tools, and technologies through intelligence-driven threat hunting, adversary emulation, and targeted vulnerability assessments.
This role is essential for protecting digital assets and maintaining the integrity of cybersecurity infrastructure across the organization. Success is measured by tangible risk reduction, effectiveness of security improvements, and alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. The work enhances detection and response capabilities and strengthens overall security posture for internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements advanced security strategies, tools, and technologies to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Identifies proactively security risks and deploys effective mitigation measures to safeguard the company's systems and data
• Collaborates with various IT and business teams to align cybersecurity measures with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Enhances the company's resilience to cyber incidents through expertise and dedicated cybersecurity practices
• Maintains the integrity of cybersecurity infrastructure by monitoring and upgrading security systems as needed
• Conducts regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Participates in other duties or projects as assigned by business management as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years OR Advanced Degree + 3 years
• 4–7 years relevant experience
• Experience with security software, project leadership, and network security

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Security architecture and systems design
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Relationship building and influence

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CISSP and/or CCSK and/or CCSP and/or CISA/CISM certification a plus

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States


Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No):Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):No

Compensation Range:

Overland Park, KS: $112,500 to $152,300

Frisco, TX: $119,400 to $161,600

Atlanta, GA: $117,100 to $158,500

Base Pay Range: $103,400 - $186,400

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ351479&paradox=1

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