Senior Security Systems Architect — Cloud & Network

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 Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. 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.

This is an Application and Network Security-focused role. Design applications, platforms or services by translating core business requirements into comprehensive technical solutions, ensuring functional, performance, and reliability through hands‑on system design, technical enablement, and strategic decision‑making across platform, network, software, and cloud environments.

• System Design and Architecture: Design and create scalable, high-performance, and reliable system architectures and platforms.
• Requirements Analysis and Integration: Translate business needs into technical specifications and ensure seamless integration of system components.
• Technical Leadership and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide guidance to development teams, align technical solutions with business objectives, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Performance, Reliability, and Troubleshooting: Conduct performance and reliability analysis, and resolve system issues and bottlenecks.
• Documentation, Security, and Continuous Improvement: Maintain detailed system documentation, ensure security and compliance, and stay updated with industry trends for ongoing improvement.
• Network & Infrastructure Security: Operate and oversee security controls, continuously monitoring for threats and reducing risk through proactive assessments.
• Security Architecture & Modernization: Define and evolve secure architectures across applications, systems, and networks, continuously strengthening defenses against emerging threats.
• Policy, Compliance & Visibility: Enforce security policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide leadership with clear visibility into the organization’s security posture.
• Risk & Incident Management: Proactively identify security risks and lead incident response efforts to minimize operational, financial, and reputational impact.
• Enterprise Partnership & Enablement: Collaborate with IT, Legal, vendors, and business teams to embed security into solutions, provide expert guidance, and promote security best practices across the organization.

An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results. Leads critical, high‑impact projects and designs/implements innovative business strategies. Works with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions. Serves as a mentor and assists others with challenging issues.

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Designs systems and platforms for very large complex projects for strategic clients and that have multiple system interdependencies. Must have a strong understanding of computers (hardware and OS), network, and software architecture.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Certification is required in some areas. At least one industry cert highly recommended: CISSP, CEH, CCIE Security, CompTIA Security+, and ISC
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Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Salary range: $174,100 - $261,100.

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (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…