Principal Cybersecurity – Cyber Delivery Network Security for Critical Infrastructure

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.

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.

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Delivery Coordinator focused on cybersecurity operations to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Network Security AVP to develop and manage day to day operations on a highly dynamic team of Network Security Professionals focused on securing critical infrastructure. Must have strong leadership to lead a cross-functional CSO team to deliver best-in-class Security design and requirements.

This position is pivotal in determining and sourcing new headcount, collecting intelligence and developing executive level presentations, ensuring the team's time is properly coded and accounted for in STR, partnering with our Finance professionals on capital and expense budgets, working with Supply Chain on contracts, and coordinating executive level projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Report Preparation:

• Prepare detailed reports and briefings for senior management on cyber delivery objectives using predefined formats.
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner, using visual aids such as charts and graphs.
• Anticipate issues and collect required information prior to missing deadlines.
• Brief Network Security AVP and others on cyber deliver updates.
• Assist in the creation, collection, and analysis of KPIs and metrics. Assist in ensuring KPI’s are met.
• MS project skills to develop Gant charts/ timeline/roadmaps etc.

2. Contracts and renewals:

• Efficient Purchase Order Processing: Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, from initiation to completion, minimizing delays and enhancing order fulfillment accuracy.
• Comprehensive Contract Management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, maintaining a contract repository, and monitoring key milestones and expiration dates.
• Vendor Relationship Management as needed.
• Reporting and Analytics: Generate detailed reports on PO status, contract performance, and vendor metrics, providing actionable insights to improve procurement strategies and operational efficiency.

3. Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between AVP and Team members to collect updates on ongoing cyber delivery objectives.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Work closely with other departments to share reports, metrics, status updates and coordinate responses to requests for information.
• Participate in team meetings and ensure on time delivery of commitments.
• Take detailed notes and provide summaries of meetings and outcomes.

4. Technological Proficiency:

• Stay updated with the latest network security vulnerabilities and seek professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Program Management Tools and skillset.

Required/Desired Skills:

• MS project skills to develop Gantt charts/ timeline/roadmaps etc.  Needs to have strong leadership to lead a cross-functional CSO team to deliver best-in-class Security design and requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity technologies, Program Management skills and Cybersecurity principles.
• Strong knowledge related to the current state of Cyber Platforms, Tools techniques, and tactics.
• Broad understanding of network architecture and network security methods, including capabilities and limitations.
• Familiarity of telecommunications industry threats and targeting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively research, write, communicate, and brief varying levels of audiences to include at the executive level.

Education:

Preferred Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Eng