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 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.

About this Position:
At AT&T, we believe secure, cloud-first technology unlocks the future of connectivity. As an Associate Director in our Chief Security Office (CSO) organization, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting millions of customers and critical infrastructure. Join us to shape the future of cloud security—where your expertise, vision, and leadership will set new standards for quality, resilience, and innovation.

We’re searching for a passionate, strategic leader to own and elevate the entire testing program for Astra, AT&T’s flagship cloud security platform. This is your opportunity to architect the test vision, inspire a team of experts, and ensure that every release delivers world-class security, reliability, and user experience.

What You’ll Do:

Define the Vision:
Develop and champion a holistic, end-to-end test strategy for Astra, ensuring every feature is secure, robust, and intuitive from day one.Lead with Impact:
Inspire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of test engineers—empowering them to push boundaries, solve big problems, and deliver exceptional results.Drive Automation and Innovation:
Build and scale automated testing pipelines, leveraging the latest tools and technologies to maximize speed, coverage, and confidence in every release.Champion Security and Quality:
Integrate cutting-edge security testing, threat monitoring, and incident response into the test lifecycle—protecting our platform and customers against emerging risks.Collaborate Across AT&T:
Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to embed quality and security at every stage of development and communicate insights to business and technical leaders.Make a Measurable Difference:
Use data-driven approaches to continuously improve processes, tools, and team performance—translating feedback and lessons learned into lasting platform excellence.Elevate the User Experience:
Balance rigorous security and testing with human-centered design, ensuring our solutions are as usable as they are safe.

Who You Are:

A proven leader with a track record of designing and executing large-scale test and automation strategies—especially for cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Deeply knowledgeable about cloud security principles, best practices, and the evolving threat landscape.A builder and mentor, passionate about developing people and teams.Highly skilled in modern automation frameworks, CI/CD, and security tools.A collaborative communicator, comfortable working across disciplines and presenting to executives.An innovative problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Desirable skills:

Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.Experience leading teams through organizational and technological change.Creative, adaptable, and driven to turn vision into action—even amidst ambiguity.

Education/Experience:

Master's degree (MS/MA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. 5+ years of related experience.

Why AT&T?
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the security and reliability of AT&T’s cloud platforms by leading the next generation of test strategy and management. You’ll work with talented professionals, leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies, and play a central role in protecting AT&T’s customers, assets, and brand.

Are you ready to reimagine what’s possible and lead the charge in cloud security? Apply now.

Supervisor:

Yes

Our Assoc 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 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:

USA:NC:Charlotte / Ibm Dr - Adm:8505 Ibm Dr

Salary Range:

$171,000.00 - $287,200.00

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-96512 Date posted 01/13/2026