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Principal Cybersecurity - HashiCorp Vault Platform

AT&T, Charlotte, NC, United States


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. Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Chief Security Office ensures that our assets are safeguarded through truthful transparency, enforce accountability and master cybersecurity to stay ahead of threats. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk‑taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it. Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate a

large‑scale, production HashiCorp Vault platform

providing centralized secrets management across the organization Implement and support

high‑availability (HA) Vault clusters , ensuring reliability and uptime Partner with security, platform, and application teams to

integrate Vault with applications, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud/Kubernetes environments Own the implementation and lifecycle of

Vault authentication methods, secrets engines, and access policies Automate Vault deployment, configuration, and operational workflows using

Infrastructure as Code and scripting Monitor Vault health, performance, and security using

telemetry, audit logs, and observability tooling Participate in

on‑call rotations , incident response, troubleshooting, and post‑incident reviews Ensure Vault configurations align with

enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements Required/Desired Skills

Hands‑on experience operating

HashiCorp Vault in production , including initialization, sealing/unsealing, and day‑2 operations Strong knowledge of

Vault authentication methods (OIDC, LDAP, Kubernetes, cloud IAM) and

secrets engines (KV, Transit, PKI, database, Kubernetes) Experience running

high‑availability and disaster‑tolerant Vault environments Proficiency with

Infrastructure as Code , especially

Terraform , for managing Vault and supporting infrastructure Strong

automation and scripting skills (Python, Go, Bash/Shell) Experience integrating Vault with

Kubernetes and cloud platforms (commonly AWS) Familiarity with

observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana) Solid foundation in

security engineering , including encryption, PKI, identity, and access control 7+ years

of experience in DevOps, SRE, Infrastructure, or Security Engineering roles Vault Associate certification or equivalent hands‑on experience (advanced Vault operations experience preferred) Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI)or Machine Learning (ML)techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring) Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. 7+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas. Salary & Benefits

Our Principal Cybersecurity earns between $155,400‑$233,200 USD annually. 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: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: USA:NC:Charlotte / Ibm Dr - Adm:8505 Ibm Dr Salary Range: $155,400.00 - $233,200.00 It 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.

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