Expert Cybersecurity Architect
Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Description:
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.
AT&T is seeking an Expert Cybersecurity Architect who is passionate about cybersecurity and has the analytical and multi-tasking abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As an Expert Cybersecurity Architect at AT&T, you will ensure the technical feasibility and successful delivery of secure technology solutions. This role involves leading agile development, managing technical risks, providing expert technical guidance, and balancing agility with quality through effective security protocols. You must possess a strong technical background to ensure you are designing modular and scalable security architectures. Experience leading large cross-organizational cybersecurity projects and a well-rounded technical background in current cybersecurity technologies are essential.
Key Roled and Responsibilities
Architect and Design: Architect, design, and deliver large-scale, reliable, maintainable, high-quality cybersecurity solutions and systems aligned with company guidelines and best practices.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation and patterns for cybersecurity design, implementation, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Technical Problem Solving: Resolve the company’s most difficult cybersecurity problems, develop groundbreaking solutions, and push the boundaries of cybersecurity technology in alignment with strategic business objectives.
Leadership: Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of cybersecurity solutions.
Feasibility and Delivery: Accountable for the technical feasibility and delivery of secure products.
Complex Problem Solving: Address difficult and ambiguous cybersecurity problems spanning the interactions among multiple systems, products, organizations, people, and functions.
Prototyping: Model tech solutions by iteratively translating cybersecurity needs and business constraints into working designs.
Advisory Role: Advise on the best possible technical and innovative cybersecurity approaches.
Balance Agility and Quality: Balance agility and quality with the right security protocols.
Guidance and Mentorship: Lead and provide expert guidance and mentorship to Principal, Lead, and Senior engineers, lead technical discussions, and make architectural decisions that positively impact the product and company’s direction.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and related fields.
Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, CEH).
Experience leading and managing cybersecurity architecture teams.
Deep knowledge of network application and mobility security, security systems design, policy development, compliance, and incident response.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in thought leadership and creating high-quality cybersecurity solutions.
Experience in leadership with the ability to work well across business units, building relationships to deliver on joint objectives and key results.
Expertise in building cybersecurity platforms.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum/Kanban development teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to present complex technical information clearly to peers, developers, and senior leaders.
Supervisory:
No.
Our Expert Cybersecurity, earns between $174,100.00-$261,100.00 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 28 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:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$155,400.00 - $261,100.00It 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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-61536-5 Date posted 03/28/2025
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