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Lead Technology Security

Plano, Texas

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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.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. 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.

The Lead Technology Security is responsible for review and analysis of security requirements, works with senior team members to develop integrated plans to protect corporate assets and information technology, and administers security systems to support daily security operations. Assess overall security risk of systems, prioritizes and leads activities to lower AT&Ts overall security risk posture.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Security Risk Management:

    • Understand, analyze, and provide remediations for security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in applications and infrastructure, including public cloud environments.

    • Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with AT&T and industry standards and regulations.

  • Incident Response:

    • Lead the response to security breaches or incidents, develop incident response plans, and conduct post-incident analysis.

    • Set best practices and standards to prevent future incidents and ensure the security of our technological assets.

  • Compliance and User Access Control:

    • Have knowledge about user access controls, permissions, and standards required to be in compliance with SOX and other regulations.

    • Report and track security-related items and help teams remediate issues in a timely manner.

  • Continuous Improvement:

    • Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.

Qualifications:

  • Education:

    • Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

  • Experience:

    • 5-10 years of experience in IT security or a related field.

    • Demonstrated experience in a tactical and managerial role, overseeing security areas and projects.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Experience with specific security technologies, frameworks, and methodologies.

    • Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, security in operating systems and databases, and other third-party software.

    • Hands-on experience with various security scanning tools, vulnerabilities, and remediation.

  • Certifications:

    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).

  • Compliance Knowledge:

    • Knowledge about Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, Records and Information Management, Payment Card Industry standards, and Sensitive and Restricted Personal Information requirements.

Our Lead Technology Security, earns between $116,700.00-$196,100.00 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:GA:Alpharetta / 500 North Point Pkwy - Adm (Owned):500 North Point Pkwy

Salary Range:

$116,700.00 - $196,100.00

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-49161-1 Date posted 01/23/2025
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