Director-Cybersecurity - Tech Risk- Data Management & Tech Human Capital Risk Advisor

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary:

You will report to the Vice President of Technology Risk and lead a team responsible for identifying, assessing, responding to, and monitoring risks pertaining to the use of data and deployment of human capital to achieve business objectives. You will ensure that regulatory / risk policies and standards and their impact on business operations are understood and addressed consistently across AT&T, and that technology risks of new and existing technology facilities, as well as third party facilities, are assessed, monitored, and remediated as necessary. You will help to provide coverage for regulatory issues with our global technology partners and assist with regulatory exams, requests, and meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Data and Technology Human Capital risk advisory team in accordance with the Technology Risk Program and in support of compliance initiatives within respective business units / functions

• Manage the development of Technology Risk policies, processes, frameworks and oversee the integration and implementation of proposed solutions

• Ensure IT Standards and Policies are fit for purpose and are appropriate from a regulatory, risk and compliance perspective

• Provide expertise to business units around emerging technology risk topics

• Support Tech Risk teams responsible for risk monitoring, periodic controls testing, evidence collection, remediation and audit readiness efforts

• Support efforts to improve the Technology Risk Program’s onboarding capabilities, with the goal of facilitating and streamlining Program adoption, and simplifying the process for business units to understand and comply with Program requirements/controls

• 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 Vice President of Technology Risk with escalation of high risk observations to executive leadership

• Support teams conducting risk and control assessments of new and existing business capabilities

• 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:

• Preferred Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics or Cyber Security related fields

• 8- 10 years of work experience in technology, operational risk management, or a related discipline at a global company

• 7+ years of experience in multiple industry risk, control and governance disciplines (e.g. Audit, Information Security, and Regulatory Compliance)

• Deep experience in data risk and data management control capabilities in an ownership or oversight capacity and human capital risk management within technology organizations or in an oversight capacity

• Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining programs that effectively manage risk throughout the risk management lifecycle.

• Demonstrated success in remediating self-identified, internal / external audit, and regulatory / compliance issues

• In-depth understanding of information technology and best practices across the industry as well as project management principles

• Extensive knowledge of information and technology risk management policies, methods, standards, tools, and processes (e.g. ISO, COSO, COBIT) as well as knowledge of compliance, legal, internal / external audit & regulatory requirements

• Ability to weigh business needs against risk concerns and effectively articulate issues to different audiences

• Strong expertise in the collaboration, facilitation and coordination of the mitigation of risks. Adept at navigating governance structures. Ability to manage and analyze data. Experience raising awareness of information and technology risk throughout an organization

• Understanding of metrics development and reporting. Strong problem solving and program execution skills. Ability to prioritize and drive difficult decisions among business partners.

• Ability to solve very complex risk issues that span legal, compliance and regulatory obligations across various lines of business and shared service areas of the company.

• Requires Daily Office Presence (3-5 days a week) at the listed location. No relocation assistance is provided.

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Our Director-Cybersecurity, earns between $171,000-$256,400.00 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 28 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.

• Restricted Stock

 

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:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Bedminster, New Jersey

Salary Range:

$191,400.00 - $287,200.00

It 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.