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.

The Principal Cybersecurity Contracts, Negotiations, and Redlines is a senior-level role responsible for leading and managing all cybersecurity-related contract negotiations, reviews, and redlining activities. This role ensures that contractual agreements with suppliers, vendors, and partners comply with corporate cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the review, analysis, and negotiation of cybersecurity terms and conditions in contracts with suppliers, vendors, and third parties.

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses aligned with industry best practices and corporate policies.

• Collaborate closely with Legal, Procurement, Cybersecurity, and Business Units to ensure cybersecurity requirements are effectively incorporated into contracts.

• Manage the redlining process to ensure timely and accurate updates to contract language, mitigating cybersecurity risks and complying with regulatory and corporate standards.

• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risk implications related to contract terms, including data protection, incident response, liability, and compliance obligations.

• Advise stakeholders on emerging cybersecurity threats and regulatory changes impacting contractual obligations.

• Support dispute resolution and escalation related to cybersecurity contractual issues.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Law, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity contract management, legal negotiations, or related roles.

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity risks, data privacy laws, regulatory requirements, and contract law.

• Experience negotiating complex contracts with cybersecurity provisions in Technology, cloud, or vendor management contexts.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to interpret technical cybersecurity requirements and translate them into clear contractual language.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.

• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Desired Professional Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

• CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

• Legal or contract management certifications (e.g., Certified Commercial Contracts Manager - CCCM)

• Negotiation or mediation training/certifications

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 $141,300-$211,900 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.

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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.