AT&T

AppSec Vulnerability Risk Lead

AT&T • $141K — $237K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in technology, operational risk management, or related discipline at a global company.
  • Significant experience (5-7 years) in various risk, control, and governance disciplines.
  • Proven experience in vulnerability management and application security.
  • Strong understanding of AI-specific threats and experience in mitigating these risks.
  • Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity control capabilities and risk management policies.
  • Experience in issue management lifecycle and non-compliance remediation.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, and document controls and risks in Vulnerability Management & Application Security.
  • Evaluate emerging AI security threats and recommend enhancements to controls.
  • Drive Issues Management and Remediation efforts in Technology Risk Management.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and monitor key risks.
  • Support Tech Risk teams in risk monitoring and audit readiness efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year plus 9 holidays).
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave.
  • Additional sick leave may be available.
  • Adoption Reimbursement program.
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term).
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
  • Supplemental benefit programs available.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Extensive wellness programs for employees.
  • Employee discounts on AT&T mobility plans and internet services.
Full Job Description

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 any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

As a Technology Risk: Vulnerability Management & Application Security Domain Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Technology Risk Management Lifecycle within the Vulnerability Management & Application Security domains, this pivotal role collaborates closely with the respective teams, with a particular emphasis on application security and infrastructure vulnerability management. You will be tasked with identifying and assessing risks in these areas, working with stakeholders to develop and implement effective controls, and ensuring the thorough execution of the issues management lifecycle. Additionally, you will provide strategic risk management guidance aimed at strengthening the organization’s overall security posture. This is an Individual Contributor position with no direct reports.

What You Will Do:

  • 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.

What You Will Bring:

  • 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.

  • 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, COSO, COBIT, NIST) as well as knowledge of compliance, legal, internal/external audit, and regulatory requirements.

  • Experience identifying, tracking, monitoring, and remediating critical non-compliance issuesthroughout 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.

Our Lead Cybersecurity, earns between$141,300-$211,900 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. 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.

#LI-Onsite 6 Full-time office role-

Ready to join our team? Apply today.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina, Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $237,400.00

About AT&T

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AT&T Careers

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Learn more about AT&T
Size
203,000 employees
Market Cap
$131.2 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
-$5.1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$171.7 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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