Network Security Architecture Risk Lead
Atlanta, Georgia
This position requires Daily Office Presence at the listed location(s). No relocation assistance is provided.
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.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Cyber Risk Management, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Technology Risk Management Lifecycle within the Network & Security Architecture domains, this pivotal role collaborates closely with the respective teams, with a particular emphasis on network and security architecture. The individual in this position is tasked with identifying and assessing risks in these areas, working with stakeholders to develop and implement effective controls, and ensuring the thorough execution of the issues management lifecycle. You will oversee projects related to risk remediation and control implementation and engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding risk management efforts. Additionally, this role provides strategic risk management guidance aimed at strengthening the organization’s overall security posture.
What You Will Do:
Identify, assess, and document controls and risks across Network and Security Architecture, maintaining a proactive approach to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Continuously evaluate emerging security threats impacting networking operations and proactively recommend mitigations and enhancements to existing controls.
Drive efforts around Issues Management and Remediation in line with the Technology Risk Management program.
Partner with and advise key stakeholders across technology, business, and risk partners to identify, assess, respond, and monitor key risks to keep AT&T and our customers safe and resilient.
Support Tech Risk teams responsible for risk monitoring, periodic controls testing, evidence collection, remediation, and audit readiness efforts.
What You Will Bring:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.
5+ years of work experience in technology, operational risk management, or a related discipline at a global company.
Significant (5-7 years) experience in multiple industry risk, control, and governance disciplines (e.g., Audit, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance).
Proven experience in network and security architecture, including identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities in complex environments.
Strong understanding of AI-specific threats impacting network operations and architectural design, with demonstrated experience implementing risk mitigation strategies in enterprise environments.
Strong experience in Information security risk and cybersecurity control capabilities with extensive knowledge of information and technology risk management policies, methods, standards, tools, and processes (e.g., ISO, NIST) as well as knowledge of compliance, legal, internal/external audit, and regulatory requirements.
Experience identifying, tracking, monitoring, and remediating critical non-compliance issues throughout the issue management lifecycle.
Strong client relationship management experience, communication, and influencing skills. Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, able to build relationships with people at all levels.
AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Our Lead Cybersecurity jobs earn between $141,300.00 - $237,400.00 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
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Alpharetta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Bedminster, New Jersey, Dallas, Texas, Middletown, New Jersey, USA:NC:Charlotte / Enterprise Drive:400 Enterprise DrSalary Range:
$141,300.00 - $237,400.00It 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-115725-2 Date posted 07/22/2026
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