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. What you’ll do:Provide expert leadership over security governance, architecture, and risk decisionsimpactingmission-criticalsystem s for the First.Net program. Design, build, and own security automation and AI-enabled capabilities that reduce manual control execution, reporting, and risk analysis across the First.Net security lifecycle. Design, build, Secure andmaintainsecurity controldata and. AI-driven security capabilitiesthatimproveefficiency, consistency, and visibility of the First.Netsecurity posture. Analyze large or complex data sets (e.g., vulnerability, configuration, telemetry, or operational data) toidentifysecurity trends, anomalies, and systemic risk. Perform security architecture and risk reviews for First.Net platforms, services, and APIs, translating findings into implementable engineering and data solutions. Build and enhance backend services, pipelines, or integrations (hands-ondevelopment expected),to orchestrate automated security workflows, control checks, and data-driven decisioning,with minimal emphasis on user interface work. Drive secure delivery practices by contributing to andimproving CI/ CD pipelines,security-as-code patterns,data quality checks, and automated validationand evidence generation forsecurity controls. Partner with engineering, product, and operations teams to operationalize security and data requirements into scalable controls, standards, and procedures supporting First.Net. Brief leadership and stakeholders on cybersecurity posture,automation-driven efficiency gains,data-drivenrisk insights, and remediation progress. What you’ll bring:Master’s degree in Cybersecurity,Computer Science desired. At least 7 years of equivalent. Cybersecurity experience. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security automation (e.g., control checks, data ingestion, reporting, risk scoring, or remediation workflows) to reduce manual effort and improve operational scaleleveraging. AT&T available AI - Technology.?Stronghands-onexperience with data analysis ordata drivenengineering, including working with structured and unstructured datasets to support security or operational outcomes. Advancedproficiencyin Pythonand applied. AI/ ML, with experienceusingcloud native services (AWS and Azure) to build automations, intelligent analytics, and AI-assisted securityworkflows (e.g.,Glue, Athena,Quick. Sight,Sagemaker, Bedrock, Power Automate, Copilot for Git and VS Code). Working knowledge of databases, data models, and data processing concepts relevant to security analytics and reporting. Demonstrated experience improving engineering outcomes through CI/ CD, automation, and disciplined code review practices. Lead at enterprise scale and translate data insights into actionable security decisions. Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, and CRISCAT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future. Supervisor:No. Our Principal Cybersecurity, earns between $155,400-$233,200 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-Ready to join our team? Apply today. Weekly Hours:40 Time Type:Regular. Location:Chantilly, Virginia, USA:NC:Charlotte / Ibm Dr - Adm:8505 Ibm Dr. Salary Range: $155,400.00 - $261,100.00 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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Job ID R-97628-1 Date posted 04/30/2026