AT&T · 3 months ago
Network Security and Risk Architect
USA:TX:Dallas / One AT&T Plaza (208 S Akard - Whitacre Tower) - Adm:208 S Akard St
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $237K/yr
7+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company that focuses on safeguarding its assets through cybersecurity. The Principal Network Security and Risk Architect will manage end-to-end risk for the company's network infrastructure, ensuring compliance and integrating risk processes into operations.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end technology risk management for AT&T’s network infrastructure
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across platforms, services, and devices
Drive risk-aligned decisions and enforce robust governance practices
Ensure measurable risk reduction aligned with AT&T’s risk appetite
Act as technical subject matter expert and risk management leader
Influence senior stakeholders to promote risk ownership and resilience
Integrate risk-based processes into network operations and strategy
Oversee risks tied to technology changes, stability, and continuity
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
Monitor and remediate risks for internal and third-party facilities
Support global regulatory engagements, exams, and requests
Report directly to AT&T’s Director of Technology Risk
Qualification
Required
7+ years in network engineering, operations, or technology risk management in large-scale environments
Deep technical expertise in network platforms, architectures, protocols, and operations (routing, switching, firewalls, SDN/NFV, cloud, 5G)
Proven success in identifying, assessing, and remediating technology risks
Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory standards (NIST, ISO, SOX, COBIT)
Experience developing KRIs, KPIs, and using risk analytics/dashboard tools
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with technical and executive audiences
Leadership experience driving risk programs across distributed organizations
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
Hands-on experience across the risk lifecycle: advisory, identification, assessment, response, monitoring, governance
Demonstrated success in remediating audit and regulatory compliance issues
Strong ability to balance business needs with risk concerns and articulate issues effectively
Expertise in collaboration, governance navigation, and data analysis for risk mitigation
Preferred
Advanced degree/certifications (CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, CISM) preferred
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.
Company
AT&T
AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.04BKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Legg
Chief Technology Officer
Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-06
2026-02-06
2026-02-06
Company data provided by crunchbase