Lead Cybersecurity SOX Governance

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

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.

Job Summary:

As a SOX Governance Program Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting a cross-functional team focused on building and maintaining effective governance processes. This team collaborates across Security, SOX PMO, and Contractor groups to ensure that IT and Finance projects meet compliance requirements, especially those related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Your contributions will help drive successful system deployments and infrastructure changes, minimizing risks and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Governance Program Development

  • Collaborate with team members to gather input and communicate project status to senior leadership across IT and Finance.

  • Support the creation and refinement of governance processes that are repeatable and scalable.

• Project Assessment and Tracking

  • Assist in evaluating projects for potential SOX impacts by reviewing scope, objectives, and planned changes.

  • Help track the completion of required deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Contribute to readiness assessments for project launches, ensuring all compliance requirements are met.

• Engagement with Inflight Projects

  • Work with team members to efficiently assess ongoing projects for changes that may affect SOX controls.

  • Help identify and document the volume and risk associated with these changes.

• Deliverable Preparation for Audits

  • Support the preparation and organization of necessary documentation for external auditors, both before and after project launches.

  • Ensure that all required materials are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.

• Collaboration with Third-Party Specialists

  • Engage with external specialists as needed to support large or complex projects with high-risk control concerns.

  • Facilitate effective communication and coordination between internal teams and third-party experts.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes and reduce the risk of control gaps.

  • Participate in team discussions to share best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA).

• 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

• Understanding of SOX Compliance: Basic knowledge of SOX requirements and their impact on IT and Finance projects.

• Knowledge of SOX Controls: IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls (ITACs) and Business/Manual Controls.

• Project Coordination: Ability to support project tracking, documentation, and status reporting.

• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills to ensure deliverables are complete and accurate.

• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Communication: Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify risks and propose solutions to address control concerns

Supervisor:

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Our Lead 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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