AT&T · 7 hours ago
Assoc Director-Cybersecurity Cloud Security Platform (Test Strategy & Mgmt.)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $287K/yr
5+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company dedicated to safeguarding assets through transparency and accountability. The Associate Director in the Chief Security Office will lead the testing program for Astra, AT&T’s flagship cloud security platform, ensuring world-class security and user experience while mentoring a team of test engineers.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Master's degree (MS/MA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
5+ years of related experience
Preferred
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
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
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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
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