Sr. Engineer – Identity Security

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T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond.
The Cybersecurity Identity Engineer will help ensure that our software, systems, and infrastructure are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. This role focuses on designing and delivering secure, scalable identity verification and workforce IAM programs. The engineer partners across teams to implement modern identity assurance capabilities-supporting secure access to sensitive systems and data.
This position is responsible for overseeing auditing, analyzing, coordinating, and implementing identity-focused security measures within enterprise applications, cloud, and mobile environments. The role involves collaboration with Engineering & Operations Teams and cross-functional partners including HR, Legal, Compliance, and IT to ensure secure and compliant identity practices. It also includes addressing vulnerabilities and supporting security best practices across identity systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads identity verification, compliance, and risk assessments for workforce IAM initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

• Improves process efficiency by implementing creative, sustainable improvements to identity workflows and deployment methodologies.

• Leads identification of identity security needs and recommends strategic plans and scalable resolutions.

• Implements, tests, and monitors identity verification systems (e.g., MFA, biometric tools, ID proofing).

• Maintains visibility inside and outside of information security at the People management level.

• Interfaces with Application support, engineering ops, finance, privacy, risk management, HR, and legal teams to align identity assurance with business operations.

• Leads lifecycle management of identity-related security policies, including intake, creation, review, approval, implementation, publishing, communication, and maintenance.

• Executes identity-focused security projects driven by internal and external stakeholders.

• Mentors team members on identity-centric technologies, user access architecture, and IAM program delivery.

education and Work experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent work experience (Preferred)
• 4-7 years – Experience with security related software and/or business process design
• 4-7 years – Experience in technical project management and leading cross-functional solution design teams
• 4-7 years – Expertise in network information security, including Firewall policy design, SSL Certificate management, and vulnerability analysis mitigation

• Preferred experience in IAM program delivery or identity verification technology integration.

• Understanding of encryption, obfuscation, tokenization technologies, and identity protocols.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Cybersecurity Advanced understanding of security architecture, security technologies, systems design, integration, and networking. (Required)
• Problem Solving Innovative problem-solving skills with the proven ability to exercise flexibility and judgment. (Required)
• Communication Excellent executive communication skills (oral and written) including presentation skills and demonstrated ability to present at all organizational levels. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Preferred)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Preferred)
• Certified in Risk & Informational Systems Control (CRISC)(Preferred)

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

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

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, click here.

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.

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T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our Company values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.