Principal Cybersecurity - SME for SaaS Security
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.
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.
This position is responsible for creating and enforcing comprehensive SaaS security Policies and ensuring compliance to AT&T security policies (ASPS) while providing oversight and tactical analysis for risk assessment and mitigation plans for existing SaaS applications (Oracle/M365/GitHub/Confluent just to name a few).
Other Key duties include managing SaaS intake requests for onboarding request, addressing audit findings, and ensuring thorough reviews of SaaS security while also offering ongoing post-deployment support to maintain continued security and compliance.
Required Skills:
- Technical Subject matter expert for SaaS security.
- Must have a deep understanding of SaaS platforms (Oracle/M365/GitHub/Confluent and other high impact SaaS), with expertise in configuring, managing, and securing these applications.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and analytical thinking as well as for analyzing security data to detect potential threats.
- Attention to detail is crucial for meticulously reviewing security policies and configurations to ensure compliance and identify vulnerabilities.
- Additionally, candidate should possess excellent communication skills to articulate complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Familiar with NIST and Other Security Standards: In-depth knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and other relevant security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
- Practical experience in managing and securing SaaS environments. Proficiency in configuring SaaS security settings and permissions.
- Ability to conduct security assessments and audits within the SaaS platform.
- BS Degree or Higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or MIS: Advanced understanding of computer systems, networks, and security principles.
- Continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity.
Desired Skills:
- Experienced in SaaS (Oracle/M365/GitHub/Confluent and other high impact SaaS platforms).
- Security Audit experience: Experience conducting security audits and assessments to identify gaps and vulnerabilities.
- Ability to prepare and present audit findings to stakeholders.
- Understanding Integration Between Systems: Knowledge of how different SaaS applications and systems interact and integrate.
- Ability to design and implement secure integration solutions.
- Ensuring data integrity and security during data transfers between systems.
- Proficiency in SaaS principles and best practices, Identity and access management (IAM) & encryption.
Supervisor:
No
Our Principal Cybersecurity earns between $141,300-$211,900 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:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research DrSalary Range:
$141,300.00 - $211,900.00It 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-73841 Date posted 07/03/2025
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