Associate Director – Cyber Threat Analytics at AT&T · Hyderabad

Associate Director – Cyber Threat Analytics Location: IND:AP:Hyderabad / Argus Bldg 4f & 5f, Sattva, Knowledge City- Adm: Argus Building, Sattva, Knowledge City Lead Cybersecurity - Cyber Threat Analytics Join AT&T and help shape the future of secure connectivity. Our Chief Security Office protects the technologies and experiences that millions rely on every day. If you thrive on solving complex problems, leading high-impact teams, and staying ahead of evolving threats, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference at scale. About the Role We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity leader to head Cyber Threat Analytics in Hyderabad/Bangalore. In this role, you will lead a team of up to 10 professionals focused on engineering and operationalizing enterprise-scale security logging, monitoring, analytics, and automation capabilities. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate closely with cybersecurity and technology stakeholders across the US and India. This role combines people leadership, platform engineering, operational excellence, and forward-looking innovation. You will stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape and continuously enhance AT&T's monitoring capabilities through advanced analytics, automation, proof of concepts, testing, and technical program leadership. Experience: 15+ years Location: Hyderabad/Bangalore What You'll Do Lead and support Cyber Threat Analytics teams working across AT&T's Cybersecurity and Technology organizations. Implement and enhance centralized logging and monitoring platforms at enterprise scale. Strengthen security posture through autonomous monitoring, rapid response, and advanced detection capabilities. Drive automation and orchestration initiatives for faster, more effective threat detection and response. Develop and mature analytics and AI/ML-driven approaches to identify sophisticated threats. Partner with security teams to improve incident response readiness and broader security practices. Provide subject matter expertise to leadership and communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Lead multiple projects and priorities with strong execution, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency. Coach, mentor, and support team members in both technical and functional areas. Conduct research, planning, and strategic analysis to improve processes, technologies, and defenses against future threats. What You'll Bring 15+ years of experience in engineering, implementing, and administering security platforms, including enterprise logging, monitoring, data engineering, and analytics. 10+ years of experience leading diverse technical teams. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and secure engineering practices. Hands-on experience with automation and scripting. Deep knowledge of security auditing and logging standards in large, complex environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leaders. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across teams with varied backgrounds and expertise. High degree of ownership, initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability. Demonstrated ethical judgment, attention to detail, and sense of urgency. Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred Qualifications Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GCDA, or GIAC GSLC. Prior experience in the telecom sector. Familiarity with applying AI/ML techniques in cybersecurity, such as anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring. Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve detection, response, and automation workflows. Understanding of LLM safety, prompt engineering, or AI governance frameworks such as NIST AI RMF. Awareness of AI-driven risks, including adversarial ML, data poisoning, and model hallucination, and how to mitigate them in enterprise environments. Interest in leveraging GenAI for security operations, such as alert summarization, report drafting, or incident triage automation. Additional Information: This role requires flexibility to provide coverage during US morning hours and occasional weekend support as needed. AT&T is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: IND:AP:Hyderabad / Argus Bldg 4f & 5f, Sattva, Knowledge City- Adm: Argus Building, Sattva, Knowledge City It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.