Director-Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management

AT&T • Alpharetta, GA

295d • $191,400 - $287,200

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Digital Identity for the Workforce to lead the strategy, implementation, and management of digital identity solutions across the organization. This role will be responsible for overseeing identity and access management (IAM) systems, ensuring secure and compliant access for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IAM, a strong understanding of workforce management, and experience working within a complex telecom environment. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in security, compliance, and user experience, while aligning digital identity initiatives with the company's broader strategic goals.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience leading technical projects or a team.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience working with large organizations.
• Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD).
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and NIST.
• Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their IAM solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of working with C-suite executives and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Masters degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics or Cyber Security related fields.
• 10 or more years experience in technology field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, implementation, and management of digital identity solutions.
• Oversee identity and access management (IAM) systems.
• Ensure secure and compliant access for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in security, compliance, and user experience.
• Align digital identity initiatives with the company's broader strategic goals.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Master's degree