Principal Cybersecurity
Charlotte, North Carolina
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.
At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.
Overall Purpose:
Safeguard products, services, infrastructure, networks, and applications by implementing robust IAM controls and solutions. This includes managing strategy for digital identities, and supporting innovation and strategic planning to protect data and assets for the company, our customers, and our vendors
What you'll bring:
Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following IAM-focused areas:
IAM Implementation and Lifecycle Management:
Develop, implement, and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure secure provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning of user identities across systems and applications. Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of user and privileged accounts, enforcing least privilege and separation of duties.Strategic IAM Planning:
Analyze complex identity-related security issues to develop mitigation strategies. Support forward-looking research, planning, and innovation in IAM technologies and methodologies.Technical IAM Support and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Provide technical support for IAM solutions (such as Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Privileged Access Management), troubleshoot identity and access issues, and collaborate with IT and business units to ensure seamless integration of IAM controls into business processes.
What you'll need:
Identity lifecycle management
Access reviews and recertification
Privileged access management (PAM)
Identity governance and administration (IGA)
IAM policy and standards development
IAM-related risk analysis and strategy
Audit and compliance support for IAM controls
Job Contribution: An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results. Leads critical, high-impact projects and designs/implements innovative business strategies. Works with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions. Serves as a mentor and assists others with challenging issues.
Supervisor: No
TCP Career Step Differentiator: Manages and leads very complex cybersecurity work and is an expert in a specific cyber area. Creates plans that impact large organizations, multiple very complex applications/system, etc.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. 7+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
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!
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research DrSalary Range:
$141,300.00 - $211,900.00It 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-83569 Date posted 10/07/2025
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