Principal 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.

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.

As a Principal Cybersecurity, you’ll design and secure systems against emerging threats, develop cutting-edge solutions, and align with industry standards. Collaborate with leadership to protect and advance AT&T’s AI strategy. Join a visionary team shaping the future of secure AI/ML systems. Drive innovation while ensuring responsible and effective AI operations across AT&T.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop security protocols to protect AI systems from malicious actors. Create and implement strategies to protect AI systems from cyber-attacks.

• Develop tools and processes to analyze security threats and vulnerabilities. Design, implement, and plan tests for AI adversarial testing.

• Develop secure coding standards and best practices for AI-related projects. Provide technical guidance to developers on secure coding practices.

• Monitor AI systems and networks to detect potential security threats. Audit existing AI systems for security risks and compliance. Conduct AI solution architecture assessments to ensure proper security controls. Work with stakeholders to ensure secure deployment of AI systems.

• Research emerging technologies in AI security and evaluate their effectiveness. Develop and implement AI content and responsible AI filtering mechanisms. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of AI security principles and practices. Handle sensitive data securely within AI solutions.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related fields.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, AI/ML credentials).

• Minimum 7 years of related experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

• Proven expertise in AI/ML technologies and solutions.

• 3+ years of experience in security systems implementation, ideally focused on AI protection.

• Familiarity with AI/ML control frameworks (e.g., NIST AI-RMF, ISO42001, ISO23894, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs).

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Our Principal Cybersecurity, earns between $141,300-$211,900 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.

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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

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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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.