Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in Dallas, Texas. No relocation is offered.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. We’re committed to those who seek to discover the undiscoverable and dare to disrupt the norm. 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.

The Director (Chief Security Office M&A) will lead a team comprised of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals dedicated to evaluating and enhancing security for key software and hardware components including consumer as well as AT&T employee mobile experiences. Our mission is to support both internal and external customers by ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and operationally cybersecure delivery of products and services.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with corporate development, legal, and business unit leaders to evaluate and integrate cybersecurity risk management throughout the M&A lifecycle.

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity due diligence on target companies, including assessment of software, hardware, infrastructure, and operational practices.

• Identify, analyze, and document cyber risks and vulnerabilities associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and recommend remediation strategies.

• Develop and implement integration plans to align acquired assets with AT&T’s security standards, policies, and controls.

• Oversee secure data migration, access control, and protection of intellectual property during transitions.

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless and cybersecure integration of people, processes, and technology post-transaction.

• Establish and enforce cybersecurity requirements in M&A contracts and partner agreements.

• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from each transaction and updating M&A cybersecurity playbooks and protocols.

What You Will Bring:

• Master’s in Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics or Cybersecurity preferred.

• 10 years of related experience.

• Experience managing a technical team.

• Proven ability to evaluate, implement, and oversee enterprise-grade security controls across software and hardware platforms.

• Advanced skills in conducting threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for large-scale technical environments.

• In-depth knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, and industry-specific compliance (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).

• Ability to assess and manage the security posture of third-party vendors and partners.

• Strong skills in developing detailed security policies, procedures, and technical documentation for cross-functional teams.

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 28 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

• Restricted Stock

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. 

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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.