Infrastructure and Data Security Risk Principal

AT&T; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity professional to oversee the Technology Risk Management lifecycle across on-premises and cloud environments. You will identify, assess, and remediate infrastructure and data security risks, partnering with stakeholders to implement effective controls.

You will drive risk governance, lead remediation projects, and provide strategic guidance to strengthen the organization’s security posture, including encryption, EDR, key management, and cloud security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity/technology risk management in a large enterprise.
• 5-7 years across risk, control, and governance functions (Security, Audit, Compliance, Cybersecurity).
• Experience identifying and mitigating Infrastructure and Data Security risks (endpoint, encryption, cloud, data protection).
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document Infrastructure and Data Security risks across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Evaluate control effectiveness, address threats, vulnerabilities, and security gaps (endpoint, encryption).
• Drive Issues Management and Remediation activities per risk governance processes.
• Partner with technology, security, business, and risk stakeholders to monitor risk and protect data.
• Lead risk governance efforts and provide ongoing oversight of security controls.

Skills

Infrastructure security

Cloud security

EDR

Encryption

Key management

Risk management

Governance

NIST

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Education

Info systems

Engineering

Cybersecurity

Computer Science

Tools

EDR

Encryption tech

Key management systems

Vulnerability management

Job description

This position requires Daily Office Presence at the listed location(s). No relocation assistance is provided.

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.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Cyber Risk Management, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Technology Risk Management Lifecycle within the Infrastructure and Data Security domains. This pivotal role collaborates closely with the respective teams, with a particular emphasis on Infrastructure and Data Security in the cloud and on premises. The individual in this position is tasked with identifying and assessing risks in these areas, working with stakeholders to develop and implement effective controls, and ensuring the thorough execution of the issues management lifecycle. You will oversee projects related to risk remediation and control implementation and engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding risk management efforts. Additionally, this role provides strategic risk management guidance aimed at strengthening the organization’s overall security posture.

What You Will Do

• Identify, assess, and document Infrastructure and Data Security risks across on-premises and cloud environments, evaluate control effectiveness, and proactively address emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security control gaps related to endpoint security, encryption, and data protection.
• Continuously evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats impacting infrastructure, endpoints, cloud platforms, and data security technologies, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), encryption, and key management capabilities, recommending mitigations and enhancements to strengthen the security posture.
• Drive Issues Management and Remediation activities related to infrastructure, endpoint security, encryption, and data protection control deficiencies in alignment with the Technology Risk Management program and established risk governance processes.
• Partner with technology, security, business, and risk stakeholders to identify, assess, respond to, and monitor infrastructure and data security risks, helping ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of AT&T systems and customer data.
• Lead and support Technology Risk efforts to assess control effectiveness, monitor risk, validate remediation activities, collect audit evidence, and provide ongoing oversight of infrastructure, endpoint security, encryption, and cloud security controls to strengthen organizational resilience and security posture.

What You Will Bring

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk management, infrastructure security, cloud security, operational risk management, or a related discipline within a large enterprise environment.
• Significant (5-7 years) experience across multiple risk, control, and governance functions, including Information Security, Technology Risk, Audit, Regulatory Compliance, or Cybersecurity Operations.
• Proven experience identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating Infrastructure and Data Security risks, including risks associated with endpoint security, EDR technologies, encryption, cryptographic key management, cloud services, operating systems, servers, networks, and data protection capabilities.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats affecting enterprise infrastructure and data security, including malware, ransomware, unauthorized access, data loss, cloud security risks, endpoint compromise, and encryption-related risks, with demonstrated experience implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong experience with cybersecurity risk management and security control frameworks, with extensive knowledge of infrastructure security, cloud security, endpoint protection, EDR, encryption technologies, key management systems, vulnerability management, logging and monitoring, and industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Knowledge of compliance, legal, regulatory, internal audit, and external audit requirements related to infrastructure security, data protection, encryption, and cybersecurity risk management.
• Strong client relationship management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships and effectively communicate technical and risk concepts to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring).

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Principal Cybersecurity jobs earn between $155,400.00 - $261,100.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the 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

Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Regular

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Bedminster, New Jersey, Dallas, Texas, Middletown, New Jersey, USA:NC:Charlotte / Ibm Dr - Adm:8505 Ibm Dr

Salary Range

$155,400.00 - $261,100.00

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