Assoc Director-Cybersecurity Cloud Security Platform (Test Strategy & Mgmt.)

AT&T•Middletown Township, NJ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

At AT&T, we believe secure, cloud-first technology unlocks the future of connectivity. As an Associate Director in our Chief Security Office (CSO) organization, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting millions of customers and critical infrastructure. Join us to shape the future of cloud security—where your expertise, vision, and leadership will set new standards for quality, resilience, and innovation. We’re searching for a passionate, strategic leader to own and elevate the entire testing program for Astra, AT&T’s flagship cloud security platform. This is your opportunity to architect the test vision, inspire a team of experts, and ensure that every release delivers world-class security, reliability, and user experience.

Requirements

A proven leader with a track record of designing and executing large-scale test and automation strategies—especially for cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Deeply knowledgeable about cloud security principles, best practices, and the evolving threat landscape.
A builder and mentor, passionate about developing people and teams.
Highly skilled in modern automation frameworks, CI/CD, and security tools.
A collaborative communicator, comfortable working across disciplines and presenting to executives.
An innovative problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
5+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Experience leading teams through organizational and technological change.
Creative, adaptable, and driven to turn vision into action—even amidst ambiguity.

Responsibilities

Define the Vision: Develop and champion a holistic, end-to-end test strategy for Astra, ensuring every feature is secure, robust, and intuitive from day one.
Lead with Impact: Inspire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of test engineers—empowering them to push boundaries, solve big problems, and deliver exceptional results.
Drive Automation and Innovation: Build and scale automated testing pipelines, leveraging the latest tools and technologies to maximize speed, coverage, and confidence in every release.
Champion Security and Quality: Integrate cutting-edge security testing, threat monitoring, and incident response into the test lifecycle—protecting our platform and customers against emerging risks.
Collaborate Across AT&T: Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to embed quality and security at every stage of development and communicate insights to business and technical leaders.
Make a Measurable Difference: Use data-driven approaches to continuously improve processes, tools, and team performance—translating feedback and lessons learned into lasting platform excellence.
Elevate the User Experience: Balance rigorous security and testing with human-centered design, ensuring our solutions are as usable as they are safe.

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.