Sr. Engineer, Threat Hunting

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years OR Advanced Degree + 3 years
4–7 years relevant experience
Experience with security software, project leadership, and network security
Security architecture and systems design
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Communication and stakeholder engagement
Relationship building and influence
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

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

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