American Tower Africa

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

American Tower Africa Cary, North Carolina, United States

Telecommunications · 1,001-5,000 employees

5 h ago
security Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will monitor network security activities and oversee the robust security infrastructure to protect company data. They will also lead efforts to prevent and remediate cybersecurity incidents through the continuous optimization of security policies and rules.

What they look for

Security engineering SecOps Data loss protection Security monitoring Risk-based alerting Identity management Firewall Cloud security SIEM Automation Python PowerShell Ansible Incident remediation Network security

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of experience in security engineering and related fields. Proficiency in cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, Identity, Firewall, and Cloud platforms is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage 401(k) savings plan Paid time off Company holidays Sick leave Parental leave Employee Assistance Program Annual bonus Annual equity award Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Full description

The Team

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join American Tower’s Information Security team. The team protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems in core systems and platforms. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, your daily responsibilities revolve around vigilantly monitoring all security activities on the company’s network and overseeing the robust security infrastructure that facilitates these operations. Working in tandem with a team of cybersecurity engineers, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and remediate cybersecurity incidents through continuous optimization of policies and rules.

As a senior technical member of the team, you'll play a crucial role in fostering cross-functional partnerships, particularly with the IT department and product groups. You will provide robust support and implement stringent security measures across global platforms, ensuring that solutions remain fortified against evolving cyber threats while seamlessly integrating with the company’s objectives.

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, please click here to learn more.

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