Lead Cybersecurity - Vulnerability Incident Prevention and Research
Hyderabad, India
Lead Cybersecurity – Vulnerability Incident Prevention & Research
We are looking for a seasoned cybersecurity leader to drive 24x7 vulnerability intelligence, prevention, and research. This role focuses on identifying emerging threats, assessing enterprise exposure, and partnering with cross-functional teams to prioritize and drive remediation.
Experience: 12+ years
Location: Hyderabad or Bengaluru
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze the cybersecurity threat landscape with flexibility for shift-based and on-call coverage.
Conduct vulnerability assessments across systems, networks, and applications.
Evaluate risk based on severity, exploitability, and business impact.
Drive mitigation and remediation in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Review and respond to internal threat intelligence alerts.
Maintain clear reporting and documentation of findings and remediation status.
Required Skills
12+ years of experience using threat intelligence to prioritize remediation.
8+ years of experience in vulnerability management technologies, processes, and programs.
Hands-on experience with Nessus, Qualys, and OpenVAS.
Experience with attack surface assessment tools such as Tenable, Xpanse, and Censys.
Working knowledge of cloud security and web application security testing.
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent certifications.
Exposure to AI/ML applications in cybersecurity, including anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring.
Experience with AI-enabled security tools such as Copilot for Security, Darktrace, CrowdStrike Charlotte AI, or LLM-based workflows.
Awareness of LLM safety, prompt engineering, AI governance frameworks, and AI-driven risks in enterprise environments.
Interest in using GenAI for alert summarization, reporting, and incident triage automation.
Additional Information
Flexibility to support US morning hours when required and participate in weekend on-call coverage.
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
IND:AP:Hyderabad / Argus Bldg 4f & 5f, Sattva, Knowledge City- Adm: Argus Building, Sattva, Knowledge CityIt 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-81023 Date posted 05/12/2026
Benefits
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- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Medical and dental plans
- Discounts
- Training & Development
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