Sr. Engineer, Cybersecurity - Threat Response Strategic Execution

• Drives delivery of advanced security strategies, tools, and technologies across the TR organization, tracking technical execution of SOC and IR initiatives through to completion
• Proactively identifies technical risks, blockers, and dependencies across TR initiatives and drives effective mitigation or remediation measures to safeguard the company’s systems and data
• Collaborates with various IT and business teams to align with TR goals
• Maintains the TR roadmap by monitoring technical readiness and status across people, process, and technology commitments
• Participates in other duties or projects as assigned by business management as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience (required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Information Technology (required)
• 4-7 years experience with security related software and/or business process design (preferred)
• 4-7 years experience in technical project management and leading multi-functional solution design teams (preferred)
• 4-7 years experience in SOC or IR functions, including working knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms and detection engineering practices (preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cybersecurity
• Security Automation
• Security Engineering and Operations
• Security Incident and Escalation Management
• Security Technologies
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Communication

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC)

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

$103,400 - $186,400 life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Downers Grove 1400 Opus Place (Show on map) Aug 22, 2026

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! This role is essential to the Threat Response (TR) organization, strengthening how the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response (IR) teams detect, investigate, and contain cyber threats to T-Mobile and our customers. It applies cybersecurity engineering judgment to the delivery of TR initiatives, sequencing technical work and communicating progress on the capabilities that defend against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The role is distinguished by its focus on proactive identification of technical risks, blockers, and dependencies, and deployment of mitigation measures that drive response capabilities and remediation to completion. Success is measured by the effectiveness of security improvements and alignment with organizational goals., Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $118,910 - $214,360 National Base Pay Range: $103,400 - $186,400

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At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don’t stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.