AT&T

Network Security Architecture Risk Lead 

AT&T$141K — $237K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in technology or operational risk management at a global company.
  • 5-7 years in risk, control, and governance disciplines (e.g., Audit, Information Security).
  • Proven experience in network and security architecture and vulnerability remediation.
  • Strong understanding of AI-specific threats impacting network operations.
  • Extensive knowledge of technology risk management standards (e.g., ISO, NIST).
  • Experience with issue management lifecycle and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, and document risks and controls in Network and Security Architecture.
  • Evaluate emerging security threats and recommend enhancements to existing controls.
  • Drive Issues Management and Remediation aligned with the Technology Risk Management program.
  • Partner with stakeholders to respond to and monitor key risks for safety and resilience.
  • Support risk monitoring, controls testing, evidence collection, and audit readiness.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (minimum 23 vacation days and 9 holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts on eligible AT&T services.
Full Job Description

This position requires Daily Office Presence at the listed location(s). No relocation assistance is provided.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Cyber Risk Management, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Technology Risk Management Lifecycle within the Network & Security Architecture domains, this pivotal role collaborates closely with the respective teams, with a particular emphasis on network and security architecture. The individual in this position is 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. You will oversee projects related to risk remediation and control implementation and engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding risk management efforts. Additionally, this role provides strategic risk management guidance aimed at strengthening the organization27s overall security posture.


What You Will Do:

  • 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.

What You Will Bring:

  • Preferred Bachelor27s 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) as well as 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 any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Lead Cybersecurity jobs earn between $141,300.00 - $237,400.00 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

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Bedminster, New Jersey, Dallas, Texas, Middletown, New Jersey, USA:NC:Charlotte / Enterprise Drive:400 Enterprise Dr

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $237,400.00

About AT&T

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Founded
1983
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$171.7 billion
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