Associate Director – Cyber Threat Analytics
AT&T
Job Description:
About the Company: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 the Job:We are seeking an experienced leader in Cyber Threat Analytics to join our Cybersecurity team. The leader in this role is responsible for functionally leading and managing a team of up to 10 experienced professionals specialized in engineering and operationalizing of enterprise level security logging and monitoring platforms.The leader in this role oversees, manages and supports day-to-day operations, including various projects, tasks and initiatives. Continuously collaborates with US and India Cyber Security leadership teams and other stakeholders on engineering and operational matters.The leader in this role will be required to stay abreast of the current and emerging threat landscape to continuously improve enterprise security monitoring platforms and its capabilities. Lead and drive engineering and implementation, innovation, strategic planning, technical proof of concepts, testing, lab work, and various other technical program management related tasks associated with Cyber Threat Analytics.Experience Level: 15+ years.Location: HyderabadResponsibilities include:In this role, the leader will functionally lead, manage and support Cyber Threat Analytics teams working in collaboration with Cybersecurity and Technology teams across AT&T enterprise to:Implement a centralized logging and monitoring environmentImprove security posture with autonomous monitoring and rapid responseLeverage complex automations and orchestrations for threat detectionDevelop advanced analytics and AI/ML capabilities for detecting sophisticated threatsStay current with the latest security threats, attacks, and industry trends. Collaborate with other security teams to improve overall security practices and incident response capabilitiesCommunicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersBe proactive and demonstrate the ability to analyze issues, generate ideas, and initiate action while achieving resultsEffectively manages multiple tasks / projects with close attention to detail and meets short turnarounds and deadlinesAttention to detail and sense of urgency is crucialCollaborate with leadership teams, provide subject matter expertise and insights.Support and guide team members in providing high-quality services / deliverables.Support, guide and mentor team members in technical and functional mattersShould be flexible to provide coverage in US morning hoursShould be flexible to provide coverage during weekendsThe expert in this role will perform analysis of complex security issues and corresponding activities to help mitigate risk. Includes forward looking research, planning and strategy to strengthen our stance against future cyber security threats and attacks, and enhancing our processes and technology solutions.Primary Skills:At least 15+ years of functional experience in engineering, implementation and administration of security platforms including enterprise level security logging and monitoring, data engine and analyticsAt least 10+ years of leading and managing diverse technical teamsDeep understanding of Software Development LifecycleAutomation and Scripting skillsComprehensive knowledge of security auditing and logging standards, practices in a large and complex environmentExcellent teamwork skills for collaboration. Must be able to work both independently as well as effectively in teams of individuals with a variety of skills and backgroundsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and have demonstrated ability to present material to senior officialsHighly self-motivated requiring little directionDemonstrates creative/out-of-the-box thinking and good problem-solving skills.Demonstrates strong ethical behaviorSense of urgency and attention to detailFlexible to provide coverage in US morning hoursCertifications such as CISSP, SANS GIAC GCDA, SANS GIAC GSLCBS/MS degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or related technical fieldPrior experience with Telecom sector.Additional information (if any):Should be flexible to provide coverage in US morning hoursShould be flexible to provide coverage during weekendsWeekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
IND:AP:Hyderabad / Argus Bldg 4f & 5f, Sattva, Knowledge City- Adm: Argus Building, Sattva, Knowledge CityIt 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-95100 Date posted 01/02/2026
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