Director, Cybersecurity – Enterprise Network Security

AT&T

. Direct strategy, architecture, governance, and operational effectiveness of AT&T's enterprise network security program .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $188,100 - $316,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise network security, including firewall strategy, governance, and architecture. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and develop comprehensive security roadmaps while implementing automation and AI-enabled capabilities.

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Enterprise Firewall StrategyNetwork SegmentationCybersecurity FrameworksSecurity ModernizationExecutive Leadership

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityThreat ModelingAccess GovernanceIDS/IPSCloud Security ArchitectureMonitoringPolicy AutomationAnalyticsAutomation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInfluencingStrategic ThinkingTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Firewall PlatformsThreat Defense PlatformsSecurity DashboardsAutomation ToolsOrchestration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSPGIAC

Industry Keywords

GovernanceOperational EffectivenessCyber RiskComplianceIncident Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct strategy, architecture, governance, and operational effectiveness of AT&T's enterprise network security program
Lead enterprise firewall strategy, architecture, lifecycle management, governance, policy standards, rule management, and access controls
Modernize firewall platforms through simplification, automation, scalability, compliance, technical debt reduction, and attack-surface minimization
Define enterprise network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies
Develop long-term network security architecture roadmaps with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams
Provide executive leadership for IDS/IPS, detection engineering, threat prevention, monitoring, analytics, continuous tuning, and incident readiness
Advance scalable security engineering through automation, orchestration, analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, policy automation, and workflow optimization
Establish governance, audit readiness, executive metrics, dashboards, objectives, and performance indicators
Lead and develop high-performing cybersecurity teams, set priorities, build future leaders, and influence executive investment and risk decisions
Partner across technology and business organizations to reduce cyber risk, improve operational efficiency, and enable secure business transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of cybersecurity or network security experience
5+ years leading enterprise-scale programs or engineering teams in complex, regulated environments
Deep expertise in enterprise firewalls, network segmentation, IDS/IPS, access governance, network and cloud security architecture, threat modeling, secure design, monitoring, and cybersecurity frameworks
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
Preferred: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GIAC, or equivalent industry certifications
Experience leading large-scale enterprise firewall governance and security architecture programs
Experience implementing enterprise segmentation strategies and threat defense platforms
Experience delivering security modernization, automation, and AI-enabled security initiatives
Experience developing executive risk metrics and cybersecurity performance dashboards
No relocation is offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
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
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)