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Lead Technology Risk Assessments

Charlotte, North Carolina

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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.

As a Risk Assessment Lead within AT&T's Technology Risk team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding AT&T's technology services against emerging risks in an increasingly complex landscape. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape methodologies that ensure AT&T remains at the forefront of technology risk management in the industry.

Reporting to the Director of Technology Risk Identification and Assessment, you will work with dedicated risk lead teams and technology stakeholders to identify and assess risks and controls. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that risks are consistently evaluated for appropriate decision making. You will be part of a team working to ensure that AT&T has the right methodologies, processes, technology, and reporting capabilities to enable effective insight into technology risks and provide senior leadership with areas of heightened residual risk exposure. This is not a supervisory position.

Responsibilities:

  • Document risks and controls which are identified through risk assessment workshops

  • Capture/organize supporting documentation (e.g., process/data flows) to support risk and control identification

  • Route elevated risks and control gaps to issue management process

  • Support population of technology risks and controls in the applicable registers

  • Regularly coordinate with stakeholders across Technology Risk (US and India) for efficient intake and updates to registers

  • Provide input to GRC team on risk assessment requirements

  • Identify enhancement opportunities in related areas (assessments, taxonomies, etc.)

  • Participate in strategic initiatives related to Technology Risk

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of work experience in technology, operational risk management, or a related discipline at a global company

  • 5+ years of work experience in risk, control, and governance disciplines (e.g., Risk Management, Audit, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance)

  • 3+ years of direct experience with risk and control documentation required

  • Strongly rated skills in:

    • Documentation

    • Verbal and written communication

    • Organization

    • Critical thinking

  • ServiceNow GRC capabilities (e.g., Integrated Risk Management) experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of information and technology risk management policies, methods, standards, frameworks, tools, and processes (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ITIL) as well as knowledge of compliance, legal, internal / external audit & regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI)

  • Effective at navigating large corporations and governance structures.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to high performing teams.

  • Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Supervisor:

No

Our Lead Risk Assessment Cybersecurity, earns between $128,400-$192,600 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. #Risk Assessment

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research Dr

Salary Range:

$128,400.00 - $192,600.00

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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-68448 Date posted 05/28/2025
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