Technology Risk Principal Governance
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.
As a Technology Risk Principal, you will serve as a governance lead and will be responsible for providing independent oversight, advisory and driving risk solutions for the Technology Risk Data Management & Human Capital Risk team in accordance with the Technology Risk Program. Reporting to the Director of Technology and Risk, you will serve as the Tech Risk Governance Program Liaison and be responsible for team strategic planning, development and execution oversight, management of risk routines, support of regulatory engagements, and policy and procedure documentation to ensure the efficient and effective technology risk governance
Responsibilities:
Provide advisory, as well as manage the development of Technology Risk policies, processes, frameworks and oversee the integration and implementation of proposed solutions
Implement recurring reporting to inform Director of Technology Risk and executive leadership of risk exposure as well as performance of technology controls and risk management programs
Ensure IT Standards and Policies are fit for purpose and are appropriate from a regulatory, risk and compliance perspective
Contribute and partner with Tech Risk teams responsible for risk monitoring, periodic controls testing, evidence collection, remediation and audit readiness efforts
Periodically assess Technology Program capabilities and associated maturity levels to identify Program enhancement opportunities
Develop strong relationships and interact with Senior Leadership, Business Unit Heads, Global Functions, Internal Audit, External Regulators, Legal and Compliance, Privacy and IT teams to coordinate activities
Develop and deliver executive-level IT risk presentations to describe risk exposures and actions required
Support Director of Technology Risk with escalation high risk observations to Technology Risk Senior leadership
Proactively identify opportunities to implement enhanced internal procedures
Represent AT&T’s interests to appropriate industry and standards forums and advise the Vice President of Technology Risk concerning topics and trends pertaining to information technology risks
Qualifications:
BS or advanced degree preferred.
8-10+ years of work experience in technology, operational risk management, or a related discipline at a fortune 500 company
Requires expertise in management of technology risks through policy, standard, and procedure documentation, audit/regulatory support, problem solving and program execution, controls and implementation of risk mitigation processes within technology organizations or in an oversight capacity.
Experience supporting programs that effectively manage risk throughout the risk management lifecycle, including:
Strategic technology risk advisory
Risk identification, including emerging risks
Maturity and risk assessment, scenario analysis
Risk response and monitoring, including but not limited to issue remediation
Policy and committee governance
Demonstrated success in remediating self-identified, internal / external audit, and regulatory / compliance issues
Supervisory:
No.
Our Principal Cybersecurity, earns between $141,300.00-$211,900.00 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.
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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.
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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-63314 Date posted 05/20/2025
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