Lead Cybersecurity - SOX

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.

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.

What you’ll do:

SOX / Compliance Management that includes the following:

• Operational Support – Collect evidence related to platform changes, ensuring proper change requests (CRs) are in place before modifications.

• Execution & Evidence Gathering – Focus on collecting necessary compliance evidence rather than direct engagement with auditors.

• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure compliance with SOX regulations and internal control frameworks.

• Risk Assessment – Identify and evaluate financial and Cybersecurity control risks to mitigate potential compliance issues.

• Control Testing – Conduct testing of key controls to assess effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Documentation – Maintain thorough documentation of control processes, findings, and remediation efforts.

• Audit Support – Collaborate with internal SOX PMO during SOX audits and assessments.

• Remediation Management – Address control deficiencies and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.

• Process Improvement – Identify and recommend enhancements to compliance processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

What you’ll need:

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management within a Cybersecurity/IT Team

• Experience working with technical team(s) to gather SOX evidence and articulating findings to non-technical audit team(s)

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) and Segregation of Duties Controls

• Technical background/experience within a Cybersecurity / IT organizations

• Knowledge of key technical components (Windows, Linux, and Database)

• Scripting experience (Cron, Linux, PowerShell, CMD line)

• Operating System knowledge (e.g., Schedule Jobs, Schedule Task)

• Experience with File/Directory Hierarchy and Structure

• Experience documenting and performing lookback analysis and plan for remediation.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience conducting FIM highly preferred

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Professionals (CSOE)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.

TCP Career Step Differentiator:

Leads complex cybersecurity work and is a SME in a specific cyber area and impacts multiple applications/systems.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Supervisor:

No

Our Lead Cybersecurity, earns between $141,300 - $211,900 USD Annual 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-

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

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

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

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.