Principal Cybersecurity Network Architect

Job description

**Job Description:**

**This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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.

AT&T is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect who is passionate about cybersecurity and has the analytical and multi-tasking abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

As a Principal Cybersecurity Architect at AT&T, you will ensure the technical feasibility and successful delivery of secure technology solutions.

This role involves leading agile development, managing technical risks, providing expert technical guidance, and balancing agility with quality through effective security protocols.

You must possess a strong technical background to ensure you are designing modular and scalable security architectures.

Experience leading large cross-organizational cybersecurity projects and a well-rounded technical background in current cybersecurity technologies are essential.

**What You'll Do:**

+ Architect, design, and deliver large-scale, reliable, maintainable, high-quality cybersecurity solutions and systems aligned with company guidelines and best practices.
+ Maintain comprehensive documentation and patterns for cybersecurity design, implementation, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
+ Work with other cybersecurity SMEs to resolve the company’s most difficult cybersecurity problems, develop groundbreaking solutions, and push the boundaries of cybersecurity technology in alignment with strategic business objectives.
+ Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of cybersecurity solutions.
+ Accountable for the technical feasibility and delivery of secure products.
+ Address difficult and ambiguous cybersecurity problems spanning the interactions among multiple systems, products, organizations, people, and functions.
+ Model tech solutions by iteratively translating cybersecurity needs and business constraints into working designs.
+ Advisory Role: Advise on the best possible technical and innovative cybersecurity approaches.
+ Balance agility and quality with the right security protocols.
+ Lead and provide expert guidance and mentorship to Lead, and Senior engineers, lead technical discussions, and make architectural decisions that positively impact the product and company’s direction.

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

**What You Will Bring:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
+ 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and related fields.
+ Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, CEH) desired.
+ Deep knowledge of network application and mobility security, security systems design, policy development, compliance, and incident response.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience in thought leadership and creating high-quality cybersecurity solutions.
+ Experience in leadership with the ability to work well across business units, building relationships to deliver on joint objectives and key results.
+ Expertise in building cybersecurity platforms.
+ Experience working within Agile/Scrum/Kanban development teams.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to present complex technical information clearly to peers, developers, and senior leaders.

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

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility.

Apply today!

**Weekly Hours:**

40

**Time Type:**

Regular

**Location:**

USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research Dr

**Salary Range:**

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

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.
AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws
We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity.

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated.

We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status

Required Skill Profession

Other General