Assoc Director – Cybersecurity, AI Security Engineering

AT&T

Leading security protocols and teams to protect AI systems at AT&T. Designing strategies against cyber threats and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop security protocols to protect AI systems from malicious actors.
Monitor AI systems and networks to detect potential security threats.
Develop tools and processes to analyze security threats and vulnerabilities.
Create and implement strategies to protect AI systems from cyber-attacks.
Research emerging technologies in AI security and evaluate their effectiveness.
Develop secure coding standards and best practices for AI-related projects.
Audit existing AI systems for security risks and compliance.
Provide technical guidance to developers on secure coding practices.
Work with stakeholders to ensure secure deployment of AI systems.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of AI security principles and practices.
Conduct AI solution architecture assessments to ensure proper security controls.
Design, implement, and plan tests for AI adversarial testing.
Develop and implement AI content and responsible AI filtering mechanisms.
Handle sensitive data securely within AI solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in performing security engineering and assessments of complex systems with AI / ML / Data Science capabilities and services
10+ years leading and managing diverse technical teams
5+ years minimum experience in third-party risk management or risk consulting.
Cybersecurity expert with hands on experience implementing security protocols to safeguard AI systems.
Deep understanding of Cyber Security frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices
Track record of staying current with trends, techniques, tools, and processes that drive improvement of Cyber Security posture
Ability to asses and articulate risks from a business standpoint.
Sense of urgency and attention to detail
Operate in a fast-paced, dynamic, and geographically matrixed teams.
Flexible to provide coverage in US morning hours
Proven project management skills and experience.
Team-oriented thinking with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work
SANS, ISC2, ISACA, or other relevant certifications.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, information systems, engineering, commerce or cybersecurity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible to provide coverage in US morning hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

security protocolsAI securitysecure coding standardscybersecurity frameworksrisk managementadversarial testingvulnerability analysisAI content filteringdata securitytechnical guidance

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementattention to detailteam-oriented thinkingcommunicationflexibilitysense of urgencystakeholder engagementanalytical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

SANSISC2ISACAcybersecurity certifications