Director-Cybersecurity

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”

About the Company:

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.

About the Job:

We are seeking a Director of Digital Identity for the Workforce to lead the strategy, implementation, and management of digital identity solutions across the organization. This role will be responsible for overseeing identity and access management (IAM) systems, ensuring secure and compliant access for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IAM, a strong understanding of workforce management, and experience working within a complex telecom environment. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in security, compliance, and user experience, while aligning digital identity initiatives with the company’s broader strategic goals.

Desired Skills:
    •    Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD)
    •    Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
    •    Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and NIST
    •    Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
    •    Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive digital transformation projects
    •    Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their IAM solutions
    •    Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of working with C-suite executives and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience leading technical projects or a team

• 5-7 years of leadership experience working with large organizations

This position typically has Associate Director Cyber Security and other Cyber Security direct reports.

Education:

Preferred Masters degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics or Cyber Security related fields.

Experience:

10 or more years experience in technology field

Supervisory:

Yes.

Our Director-Cybersecurity, earns between $191,400.00-$287,200.00 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.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

 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:

USA:TX:Dallas / One AT&T Plaza (208 S Akard - Whitacre Tower) - Adm:208 S Akard St

Salary Range:

$171,000.00 - $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.