AVP Cyber Data Analytics
Alpharetta, Georgia
Job Description:
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Cyber Data Analytics to lead and scale our cybersecurity analytics capabilities. This role will be responsible for managing a team of over 100 professionals, developing advanced threat detection content, and driving orchestration and automation initiatives to enhance our cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate has a deep background in cybersecurity, analytics, and large-scale data management, with a proven track record of navigating large-scale security incidents and ensuring data quality assurance.
This role can be based in Dallas TX,Middletown NJ,Alpharetta GA,Charlotte NCor Bothell WA requiring in-office presence 5 days/week. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead and oversee a large cyber data analytics organization, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity goals.
- Develop and execute strategies for leveraging large-scale data analytics to enhance threat detection and response.
- Drive innovation in cyber analytics, ensuring continuous improvement of detection methodologies and automation frameworks.
Threat Detection & Content Development:
- Design and implement advanced detection logic to improve threat identification across a diverse and evolving attack landscape.
- Oversee the development of cybersecurity content, including detection rules, correlation logic, and behavioral analytics models.
- Work closely with threat intelligence teams to refine detection capabilities based on emerging threats.
Data Analytics & Quality Assurance:
- Manage and analyze massive datasets for threat detection and cybersecurity insights across a global enterprise.
- Establish and maintain robust data quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of analytics.
- Optimize the use of machine learning and AI-driven analytics to enhance cyber threat detection and response capabilities.
Incident Response & Large-Scale Event Management:
- Provide leadership and expertise in navigating and mitigating large-scale security incidents.
- Collaborate with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to ensure rapid detection and response to cyber threats.
- Develop and enhance playbooks for large-scale incident management, integrating analytics-driven response actions.
Orchestration & Automation:
- Lead the development and implementation of automated detection and response capabilities using orchestration tools.
- Work closely with security engineering and SOC teams to integrate analytics into automated security workflows.
- Drive innovation in security automation to enhance the speed and accuracy of threat detection and response.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on analytics, incident response, and threat detection.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of 50+ people in a cybersecurity analytics function within a large enterprise.
- Extensive experience handling large-scale cybersecurity data sets and applying analytics for threat detection.
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity content development, detection logic, and behavioral analytics.
- Strong background in security orchestration and automation (SOAR) and integrating analytics into security workflows.
- Experience leading large-scale incident response efforts, including navigating complex cyber events.
- Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining data quality assurance processes for cybersecurity analytics.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, SIEM platforms, and big data technologies used in cybersecurity.
- Current or previousTS/SCI clearance
Preferred:
- Experience working in a Fortune 500 or highly regulated environment (e.g., financial services, healthcare, or government).
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI-driven cybersecurity analytics.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, or relevant data analytics certifications.
This is a high-impact leadership role in a cutting-edge cybersecurity organization, offering the opportunity to shape the future of cyber analytics at an enterprise level. You will work alongside industry-leading experts and leverage advanced analytics to proactively defend against cyber threats.
Key Traits:
- Strategic thinker with a strong focus on execution and results.
- Collaborative leader who excels in a cross-functional environment.
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity data analytics
- Visionary leader who fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Adaptable and agile in a fast-paced, evolving digital landscape.
Benefits and Perks:
At AT&T, we recognize that our people are our most valuable assets. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to enhance well-being and provide peace of mind. Benefits may include:
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching, life insurance, and disability coverage.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies to support work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Access to training programs, leadership development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
- Additional Perks: Employee discounts, wellness programs, commuter benefits, and more.
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$231,700.00 - $347,500.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Job ID R-57720-1 Date posted 02/28/2025
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