Cyber Security Engineer - AT&T

Position: Onsite Plano, Tx

Payrate: 60-80 usd / hr

We’re seeking an expert-level Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen our security posture, drive advanced threat-defense initiatives, and support secure SDLC practices across our non-production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity across products, services, infrastructure, and applications in CQE non-prod SDLC environments.


• Lead ethical hacking, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.


• Develop test plans, TTPs, detection rules, dashboards, and automated SOAR workflows.


• Prepare clear technical reports outlining findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations.


• Manage vulnerability lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams on remediation.


• Conduct risk assessments, security audits, incident response, and log analysis.


• Contribute to innovation, PoCs, research, and cybersecurity strategy.


• Mentor team members and help elevate cybersecurity practices across the organization.


• Maintain accurate documentation, policies, and security guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field.


• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience (network, cloud, or application security).


• Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO standards, ethical hacking, and vulnerability exploitation.


• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, Splunk, Kusto, CRIBL, Palo Alto XSIAM.


• CISSP or equivalent preferred.


• Experience with cloud security, ML/AI-based detection is a plus.

Skills

• Advanced ethical hacking & penetration testing (manual + automated).


• Proficiency with tools: Nessus, OpenVAS, Metasploit, Burp Suite, ZAP, Kali, Postman, SoapUI, packet analyzers.


• Strong understanding of OS internals, networking, secure coding, and web app security (OWASP).


• Ability to script using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.


• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and continuous learning mindset.