Lead Cybersecurity Investigator

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.

As Lead Cybersecurity Investigator, you play a pivotal role in steering complex, technical investigations by conducting detailed digital forensics, data analysis, and evidence collection to identify and mitigate internal threats. You guide investigative methods within broad policies to swiftly and effectively respond to digital incidents.  Investigators act as subject matter experts providing expertise in several facets of digital investigations to include computer and mobile device forensics, email forensics, network investigations, and other similar functions. 

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Digital Forensic Response & Investigations: Take charge of real-time responses to insider risk events including hands-on digital forensics and analytics to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats. Direct and Complete robust digital examinations using forensic tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, Forensics Tool Kit (FTK), and Magnet Axiom and combing those results via Excel, PowerPoint, the Microsoft Compliance portal, and Splunk.  Conduct evidence analysis within industry standards and guidelines, while maintaining compliance and privacy standards,

Serve as Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert: Act as the trusted authority on asset protection, compliance, and cybersecurity risk mitigation. Continuously update knowledge on relevant policies, laws, and emerging cyber threats to safeguard corporate interests.  Desired Certifications include EnCase (EnCE), Cellebrite (CCPA), Magnet (MCFE), FTK (ACE), CFCE, GCFE, and/or other industry recognized certifications.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Direct cross-functional teams and partner with business units to shape investigative approaches, develop cybersecurity policies, and implement robust physical and logical security controls protecting critical assets.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Lead comprehensive assessments of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Recommend and oversee the implementation of risk reduction strategies that protect customer data, employee information, and vendor ecosystems. The forensic investigation team plays a critical role in supporting insider risk

Drive Cybersecurity Initiatives: Champion business continuity planning, intelligence gathering, security technology evaluation, and training programs that enhance organizational resilience against cyber threats.

Manage Complex Investigations: Supervise multiple high-profile investigations involving privacy breaches, workplace violence, criminal conduct, and violations of the Code of Business Conduct. Collaborate closely with law enforcement and external partners globally.

Effective Communication & Reporting: Synthesize complex technical findings into clear, actionable reports for leadership, legal counsel, and non-technical audiences. Provide expert testimony and prepare documentation for legal proceedings at federal, state, and international levels.

Ensure 24/7 Operational Readiness: Maintain around-the-clock availability to support incident response efforts. Coordinate physical and virtual responses and be prepared for geographic travel to manage cybersecurity events.

Education:

Preferred Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Cyber Security.

Experience:

Typically requires 5-8 years of experience. Technical Career Pathway (TCP) role.

Supervisor:

No

Our Lead Cybersecurity earns between $128,400-$192,600 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