Director- IT Audit

AT&T•Dallas, TX

50d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Typically requires 10 or more years of experience and at least two years of management responsibility
Bachelors or Advanced degree preferred.
Understanding of NIST, ISO, and other Relevant Standards Required.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

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