Director Cybersecurity AI
Dallas, Texas
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 in this transformative leadership role, where you’ll help define the emerging technologies which secure connections that shape how the world communicates. As part of our Chief Security Office, you’ll be entrusted with safeguarding our global assets, championing transparency, and leading the charge in mastering the use of AI for cybersecurity - always staying one step ahead of tomorrow’s threats.
We’re seeking a strategic leader to guide a team dedicated to strengthening our risk management frameworks, accelerating our solutions, resolving compliance challenges, and preventing potential security breaches. You will develop cutting-edge AI systems and solutions and prepare the company for how best to response to emerging threats.
What you’ll do:
Strategic AI & Cybersecurity Leadership: drive the execution of secure, scalable AI solutions for cybersecurity, including risk management, compliance (NIST, MITRE ATLAS), and integration of emerging technologies.
Technical Expertise & Innovation: provide deep technical proficiency in AI/ML engineering (LLMs, agentic systems, secure ML workflows), cloud platforms, and model development, while advancing innovation in threat detection and mitigation.
Team Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration: lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, foster a culture of technical excellence, and collaborate across business units and external partners to align AI initiatives with organizational goals.
What you’ll bring:
Master's degree (MS/MA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity preferred,
10+ years of related experience
Demonstrated excellence in leading large-scale AI Innovation
Deep understanding modern AI architectures
Advanced expertise with cloud platforms and secure data environments
Strategic business acumen and executive presence
Strong experience managing high-performance teams (including offshore management)
Supervisor:
Yes
Our Director-Cybersecurity, earns between $171,000-$256,400 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 28 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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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research DrSalary Range:
$171,000.00 - $287,200.00It 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-85316-3 Date posted 10/16/2025
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