Application Security Vulnerability Risk Lead

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in Dallas, Texas or Charlotte, North Carolina. No relocation is offered. AT&T will not hire applicants who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

About the role

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. As a Technology Risk: Vulnerability Management & Application Security Domain Lead, you will oversee the end-to-end Technology Risk Management Lifecycle within the Vulnerability Management & Application Security domains. This pivotal role collaborates closely with respective teams, with a focus on application security and infrastructure vulnerability management. You will identify and assess risks, develop and implement controls, and ensure thorough execution of the issues management lifecycle. This is an Individual Contributor position with no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document controls and risks across Vulnerability Management & Application Security activities, maintaining a proactive approach to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI security threats and proactively recommend mitigations and enhancements to existing controls.
• Drive efforts around Issues Management and Remediation in line with the Technology Risk Management program.
• Partner with and advise key stakeholders across technology, business, and risk partners to identify, assess, respond, and monitor key risks to keep AT&T and our customers safe and resilient.
• Support Tech Risk teams responsible for risk monitoring, periodic controls testing, evidence collection, remediation, and audit readiness efforts.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in technology, operational risk management, or a related discipline at a global company.
• Significant (5-7 years) experience in multiple industry risk, control, and governance disciplines (e.g., Audit, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance).
• Proven experience in vulnerability management and application security, including identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of AI-specific threats (e.g., adversarial attacks, model theft, data poisoning) and practical experience in mitigating these risks within enterprise environments.
• Extensive knowledge of information and technology risk management policies, methods, standards, tools, and processes (e.g., ISO, COSO, COBIT, NIST).
• Knowledge of compliance, legal, internal/external audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience identifying, tracking, monitoring, and remediating critical non-compliance issues throughout the issue management lifecycle.
• Strong client relationship management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, able to build relationships with people at all levels.

Pay

Individual starting salary within the range of $141,300 - $237,400 USD annual may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 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 (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

Schedule

• Full-time office role
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Regular