Tech Risk Third Party Risk Management
About The Position
As AT&T Technology Risk Principal – Technology Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), you will be responsible for driving risk management efforts to ensure strong discipline and control for AT&T’s engagements with technology third parties, and providing advisory for the company’s enterprise-wide TPRM program. Increasing levels of risk and regulatory requirements demand additional risk management rigor, and we must implement highly resilient, secure, and effective solutions that meet and, in some cases, exceed performance standards found in other information rich industries. You will provide leadership and support for Technology Risk initiatives across the business and strengthen third party risk management through development and maturing of governance and controls. You will utilize risk-based management to integrate information and technology risk processes into the way AT&T and its extended third party ecosystem operates.
Requirements
- 7+ years experience in multiple industry risk, control, and governance disciplines (e.g., Audit, Information Security, and Regulatory Compliance)
- 5+ years of work experience in third party risk management and/or supply chain processes at a global company with strong understanding of technology products, services, and lifecycles
- Strong presentation and executive oral/written communication skills with demonstrated experience leading culture and capabilities change across a diverse set of stakeholder groups
- Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining programs that effectively manage risk throughout the risk management lifecycle, including: Strategic technology risk advisory, Risk identification, including emerging risks, Maturity and risk assessment, scenario analysis, Risk response, mainly issue remediation, Risk monitoring, Policy and committee governance
- Demonstrated success in remediating self-identified, internal / external audit, and regulatory / compliance issues with proven ability to shape and solve complex problem statements
- Extensive knowledge of information and technology risk management policies, methods, standards, tools, and processes (e.g., ISO, COSO, COBIT, NIST) as well as knowledge of compliance, legal, internal / external audit & regulatory requirements
Nice To Haves
- BS and advanced degree preferred
- Professional TPRM related certifications such as CTPRP, TPCRA, TPRMP, CRISC, CISSP preferred
- Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring).
Responsibilities
- Drive the evolution of AT&T's Technology Third Party Risk Management program, including processes to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, and report technology third-party risks
- Advise on the design and enhancement of foundational TPRM capabilities, including policies and standards, third-party inventory, risk tiering, due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and termination activities
- Evaluate program maturity and lead improvement initiatives across governance, processes, controls, technology enablement, and data management capabilities
- Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Technology, and Legal to advance strategic program objectives and strengthen risk management practices
- Develop executive-level risk assessments, point-of-view documents, and escalation materials related to critical third parties, emerging risks, and program gaps
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on emerging third-party risk topics, regulatory developments, and industry best practices
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
