Associate Director, Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk

AT&T; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 171,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Associate Director, Cybersecurity Compliance & Technical Risk to lead the Technical Risk Compliance team and drive enterprise IT control programs across SOX, PCI, HIPAA, ISO and SOC audits.

You will guide audit readiness, manage nearly 40 audits annually, and partner with Finance, Technology, Security, Supply Chain, and external auditors. Strong leadership and AI/governance experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, technical risk management, IT compliance, audit management, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex cross-functional compliance or risk programs.
• Strong understanding of IT control frameworks, regulatory compliance requirements, audit methodologies, and risk management principles.
• Experience managing external auditor relationships, consulting engagements, contracts, budgets, and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience applying AI and automation technologies within cybersecurity, compliance, audit, or risk management functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise compliance programs supporting SOX, PCI, HIPAA, ISO, SOC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between control owners, business stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory organizations.
• Oversee audit planning, evidence collection, control testing, remediation management, and audit execution activities.
• Provide executive-level reporting on audit progress, compliance risks, remediation activities, and program performance.
• Direct issue management and escalation processes to ensure timely resolution of compliance and control concerns.
• Lead governance initiatives that enhance control owner accountability and strengthen enterprise risk management practices.
• Establish and maintain compliance tools, automation capabilities, and evidence management platforms to improve operational effectiveness.
• Champion the migration and adoption of ServiceNow GRC and other common technology platforms that advance standardization and risk reduction.
• Develop and execute a long-term roadmap aligned with enterprise Technical Risk Management objectives.
• Drive the strategic adoption of AI and automation across the compliance program to enhance evidence management, audit readiness, workflow efficiency, and overall compliance effectiveness.
• Provide leadership on AI governance, controls, and compliance requirements while promoting innovative solutions that improve user experience, strengthen risk management, and reduce operational cycle times.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Audit management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Communication

AI governance

Cross-functional

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity

BS/BA in related field

Tools

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

AT&T in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Associate Director, Cybersecurity Compliance & Technical Risk to lead the Technical Risk Compliance team and drive enterprise IT control programs across SOX, PCI, HIPAA, ISO and SOC audits.

You will guide audit readiness, manage nearly 40 audits annually, and partner with Finance, Technology, Security, Supply Chain, and external auditors. Strong leadership and AI/governance experience are essential for success in this role.