Network Security Architecture Risk Lead

This position requires daily office presence at the listed location(s). No relocation assistance is provided.

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. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Cyber Risk Management, you will oversee the end-to-end Technology Risk Management Lifecycle within the Network & Security Architecture domains. This role collaborates closely with respective teams, with a particular emphasis on network and security architecture. You will identify and assess risks, work with stakeholders to develop and implement effective controls, and ensure thorough execution of the issues management lifecycle. Additionally, you will oversee projects related to risk remediation and control implementation, engage with stakeholders for alignment, and provide strategic risk management guidance to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document controls and risks across Network and Security Architecture, maintaining a proactive approach to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Continuously evaluate emerging security threats impacting networking operations 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 network and security architecture, including identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of AI-specific threats impacting network operations and architectural design, with demonstrated experience implementing risk mitigation strategies in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience in Information security risk and cybersecurity control capabilities with extensive knowledge of information and technology risk management policies, methods, standards, tools, and processes (e.g., ISO, 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 experience, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, able to build relationships with people at all levels.

AT&T will not hire applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

Salary range: $141,300.00 - $237,400.00 USD Annual. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

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

Schedule

• Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Regular

Locations

• Alpharetta, Georgia
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Bedminster, New Jersey
• Dallas, Texas
• Middletown, New Jersey
• Charlotte, North Carolina (400 Enterprise Dr)