This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.Job SummaryAT&T is seeking a senior-level cybersecurity professional to operationalize quantum security standards and supply chain governance across the enterprise within Chief Security Office (CSO) - Emerging Technology / Quantum Security. As a Senior Cybersecurity Quantum Security & Innovation, you will focus on industry standards adoption, supplier engagement, policy implementation, innovation, and procurement, to address post-quantum cryptography (PQC) risks and emerging quantum threats. You will closely with standards bodies, product, procurement, and development teams to ensure AT&T maintains a continuous state of quantum readiness and reduces long-term business, regulatory, and supply-chain risk. This is an Individual Contributor role.
Key ResponsibilitiesQuantum Industry Standards & Policy:- Monitor, interpret, and validate quantum-related security standards and guidance, including: NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC); Federal and critical-infrastructure guidance (e.g., CISA, NSA, Executive Orders); Industry standards (e.g., ATIS, 3GPP, CBOM-related standards)
- Translate emerging quantum standards into actionable AT&T security policies, controls, and compliance criteria.
- Lead updates to SISR policy to explicitly address quantum-security and cryptographic resilience requirements.
Supply Chain & Supplier Engagement- Own the quantum security supply-chain engagement model for AT&T.
- Partner with Procurement and Risk teams to define quantum security requirements for suppliers, gather and assess quantum security roadmaps from strategic vendors and drive adoption of post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility expectations within supplier contracts
- Evaluate supplier maturity related to quantum security, cryptographic posture, and long-term migration planning.
Innovation & Procurement- Assess and identify opportunities for quantum innovation in alignment with AT&T's business goals (e.g. evaluate vendor proof of concepts and proposals)
- Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to ideate and launch quantum innovation products and services that align with industry gaps and AT&T IP
Agility, Remediation & Innovation- Guide PQC migration readiness and remediation planning across applications and platforms
- Identify gaps and drive innovation opportunities in quantum-safe security capabilities
Platform & Policy Enablement- Support integration of quantum and cryptographic posture into enterprise security platforms
- Align internal and external policies related to CBOMs and supplier cryptographic visibility
Role Characteristics- Individual contributor with high autonomy and ability to navigate large enterprises
- Cross-functional, enterprise-facing role spanning security, procurement, legal, policy updates, and collaboration with product and software development teams across business units.
- Operates effectively in ambiguity as standards and technologies continue to evolve
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred. Advanced degree a plus.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, security policy, risk, supplier security, security delivery, or related technical roles.
- Familiarity with quantum security, post-quantum cryptography, or emerging technology domains is preferred; deep quantum domain expertise is not required.
- Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring).
- Self-starter with strong intellectual horsepower, sound judgment, and a high degree of accountability
- Must be able to synthesize complex issues, drive decisions, and deliver outcomes in a fast-evolving domain.
AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.Our Senior Cybersecurity, earns between $128,400-$192,600 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.
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Weekly Hours:40
Time Type:Regular
Location:USA:NC:Charlotte / Ibm Dr - Adm:8505 Ibm Dr
Salary Range: $128,400.00 - $192,600.00
