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.

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

Overall Purpose: Overall Purpose: Directs teams of IT auditors to provide independent and objective oversight of assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve operations across AT&T business units with a focus on IT and Cyber. You will drive visibility into cyber, IT, and operational risks while collaborating closely with executive leadership, including the CIO, CTO, and CISO organizations. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for an experienced technology risk professional who thrives at the intersection of business enablement and technology assurance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Directs the design and implementation of IT audit procedures throughout the IT audit team.
• Uses knowledge of IT frameworks and standards to evaluate complex technical issues and business processes.
• Ensures audits of corporate systems; records; and processes are evaluated against established internal and/or external authoritative sources.
• Trains new staff in standard procedures.
• Establishes IT audit objectives and assignments and delegates assignments to subordinate managers.
• Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies which affect immediate IT operations and may also have company-wide effect.
• Regularly interacts with technology department senior management or executives on matters concerning operational and technological risk to the enterprise or risk to the engagements.
• Requires expert knowledge of IT governance and security frameworks (e.g., ITIL, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO), control frameworks (COBIT, COSO), and methodologies.
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations.
• Manages activities of two or more sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods and employees.

Job Contribution: Designs and executes strategies that support the overarching philosophy of the organization. Oversees departmental programs and is often hands-on with the design and implementation of applicable strategies. Typically leads large teams, supervising supervisors as well as career-level staff within the organization. Responsible for influencing decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates.

Supervisor: Yes

Experience: Typically requires 10 or more years of experience and at least two years of management responsibility

Education: Bachelors or Advanced degree preferred. Understanding of NIST, ISO, and other Relevant Standards Required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Background: Strong preference for experience from Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or equivalent top-tier consulting environments, with exposure to large enterprise clients.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity risk, data privacy, cloud infrastructure, and system control testing.
• Certifications: CISA required or in progress; CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CPA preferred.
• People Developer: Passionate about building teams, mentoring staff, and developing future leaders in audit and technology risk.

Our Director-Audit earns between $174,100 - $261,100 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

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

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$174,100.00 - $261,100.00

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.