**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.** Are you ready to define the intersection of AI and cybersecurity? AT&T is seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Director to lead transformative AI initiatives across our cybersecurity organization. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a team of technology experts to drive strategy, planning, development, and deployment of secure, scalable AI solutions that protect the world’s most advanced communications network. If you thrive at the forefront of technology while inspiring high-performing teams to produce meaningful results, we want you to help shape the future of secure connectivity. We are seeking a strategic leader who can work closely with senior leadership to deliver impactful, business-aligned outcomes. You will integrate cybersecurity principles and foster integration to accelerate advanced AI solutions for security applications. As part of our Chief Security Office, you’ll be entrusted with safeguarding our global assets, championing transparency, and leading the charge in mastering the use of AI for cybersecurity - always staying one step ahead of tomorrow’s threats. **What You'll Do:** + Drive Strategic AI & Cybersecurity Leadership: champion the delivery and integration of AI solutions, architecting and implementing robust cyber-risk management frameworks tailored to AI technologies. Ensure rigorous compliance with evolving standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS), conduct proactive adversarial testing and lead secure coding audits to consistently evolve with next-generation AI technologies. + Technical Expertise & Innovation: provide deep technical mastery in AI/ML engineering (LLMs, agentic systems, secure ML workflows), cloud platforms, and model development. Advance innovations in threat detection, response and mitigation. Lead experimentation and model validation using state-of-the-art frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, and Hugging Face. + Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: build and mentor a multidisciplinary team that fosters a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate across department and external partners to align AI initiatives with organizational goals and business outcomes. **What You'll Bring:** + Master's degree (MS/MA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. + 10+ years of related experience preferred (AI/ML, software engineering, cybersecurity) + Demonstrated excellence in leading large-scale AI Innovations + Deep understanding modern AI architectures (e.g., transformers, RAG, agentic systems); Advanced expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure data environments  + Deep expertise in AI engineering and architecture, a robust cybersecurity background, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a dynamic environment. + Strategic business acumen and executive presence + Strong experience managing high-performance teams (including offshore management)   **Supervisor:** Yes Our Director-Cybersecurity, earns between $171,000-$256,400 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 28 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. + Restricted Stock \#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role- Ready to join our team? Apply today **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Time Type:** Regular **Location:** USA:NC:Charlotte / Research Dr - Dat:9139 Research Dr **Salary Range:** $171,000.00 - $287,200.00 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. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status