This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it

As an AT&T Technology Risk Management Principal, you will partner across the enterprise to strengthen technology risk management capabilities, with targeted focus areas including audit and issue management, AI and data management risk, and CTX risk advisory support. This role will help drive effective governance, enable responsible and trustworthy AI adoption, and support secure, scalable technology innovation across the enterprise.   

The ideal candidate is a strategic and forward-thinking risk professional with experience navigating complex technology environments and evolving regulatory expectations. This individual should be equally comfortable providing independent risk oversight, influencing executive stakeholders, and helping enable innovation through practical, risk-informed solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technology risk initiatives across audit and issue management; AI and Data Management risk with emphasis on responsible AI governance; Consumer Technology eXperience (CTX) risk advisory functions and emerging technology risk oversight

• Develop and enhance governance frameworks, risk management methodologies, controls, monitoring, KRIs/KPIs, and executive reporting related to AI systems, data management practices, technology risk, and remediation activities

• Partner with various business units and senior leaders to assess risk and coordinate activities associated with AI adoption, data management and evolving regulatory requirements

• Support risk oversight activities including issue identification, validation, control assessments, model and AI governance reviews, audit readiness, regulatory response, and ongoing monitoring of technology and AI-related risks

• Drive scalable and sustainable risk management capabilities through automation, process improvement, use case development, and implementation of technology solutions

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in technology risk management, AI governance, data risk, cybersecurity, audit, issue remediation, regulatory compliance, or related governance disciplines within a large enterprise environment

• Strong understanding of AI and data governance concepts, technology risk frameworks, audit and issue management practices, and regulatory expectations related to emerging technologies and responsible AI adoption

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, lead cross-functional initiatives, navigate ambiguity, and deliver executive-ready communications, reporting, and risk insights in complex and rapidly evolving environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting AI governance programs, AI risk management frameworks, model governance, or emerging technology oversight initiatives

• Experience with ServiceNow GRC, integrated risk management platforms, PowerBI, and risk reporting/dashboarding capabilities

• Strong analytical, relationship management, problem-solving, and program execution skills with ability to balance innovation, governance, and business objectives

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Supervisor:

No

Our Principal Cybersecurity, earns between $155,400-$233,200 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:

Time Type:

Location:

Salary Range:

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.