Assoc Director Supplier Security

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Supplier Security will lead a team focused on enterprise risk management by identifying and mitigating security risks associated with suppliers. This role encompasses Supplier Qualification and Evaluation, Supplier Information Security Requirements (SISR), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Audit Correction Actions, and TPRM Lifecycle Architecture Integration and Federation.

Key Roles Responsibilities:

• Ensure supplier security compliance before engagement.

• Assess the security implications of the functions performed by suppliers, including data and connectivity requirements.

• Update and refine security language in contracts to reflect the latest security standards and requirements.

• Continuously evaluate and ensure suppliers' adherence to security compliance standards.

• Regularly update the SISR to align with evolving security threats and industry standards.

• Assess and manage risks associated with supplier-requested modifications and compliance evidence.

• Manage the secure onboarding and offboarding processes for suppliers.

• Implement prequalification cybersecurity scores to evaluate supplier risk.

• Conduct periodic monitoring of SISR compliance among suppliers.

• Oversee the integration and federation of security processes across different lifecycle stages.

• Develop comprehensive security and enterprise risk scorecards and dashboards.

• Prioritize TPRM audit correction actions and lifecycle architecture integration efforts.

• Continuously improve the sources of validated supplier data.

• Support FCC inquiries and implement recommendations; Enhance security risk communication with Business Units and suppliers Implement leadership directives, including realigning supplier functions for optimal security.

• Define and execute a strategic maturity path, including budget ownership

Qualifications:

• Preferred Master’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering or Cyber Security related fields.

• Requires 8-10 years of related experience

• 5+ years managing a technical team or technical projects.

• CISSP, CISM or similar industry certification highly desired

• Knowledge and experience designing, implementing, and testing supply chain security processes

• Experience in testing, training, and/or managing supply chain security practices
  Experience in process management

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and consulting skills.

• Requires Daily Office Presence in one of the listed locations. No relocation assistance is provided.

Our Associate Director Cybersecurity, earns between $155,400-$261,100.00 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