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Associate Director Cybersecurity - Application Security

Dallas, Texas

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Job Description:

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Chief Security Office ensures that our assets are safeguarded through truthful transparency, enforce accountability and master cybersecurity to stay ahead of threats. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of Vulnerability Management with a strong focus on Application Security. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating application security vulnerabilities across our organization. You will work closely with development teams, security engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the security and integrity of our applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the vulnerability management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
  • Develop and implement strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating application security vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct regular security assessments, including code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
  • Coordinate with other security teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of security risks.
  • Develop and maintain metrics to measure the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program.
  • Prepare and present reports on the status of application security to senior management.
  • Respond to security incidents and provide guidance on remediation efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
  • 7+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on application security and vulnerability management.
  • Strong knowledge of common application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques.
  • Experience with security assessment tools such as static and dynamic analysis tools, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing frameworks.
  • Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP are highly desirable.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with cloud security and securing applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).

Supervisory:

Yes.

Our Assoc Director-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 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 – Full-time office role

 AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:TX:Dallas / One AT&T Plaza (208 S Akard - Whitacre Tower) - Adm:208 S Akard St

Salary Range:

$155,400.00 - $261,100.00

It 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-55427 Date posted 02/21/2025
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