Lead System Engineering

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. Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future- you’ll create it. This is an Application and Network Security-focused role. Design applications, platforms or services by translating core business requirements into comprehensive technical solutions, ensuring functional, performance, and reliability through hands‑on system design, technical enablement, and strategic decision-making across platform, network, software, and cloud environments. Key Roles and Responsibilities System Design and Architecture: Design and create scalable, high-performance, and reliable system architectures and platforms. Requirements Analysis and Integration: Translate business needs into technical specifications and ensure seamless integration of system components. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Provide guidance to development teams, align technical solutions with business objectives, and collaborate with stakeholders. Performance, Reliability, and Troubleshooting: Conduct performance and reliability analysis, and resolve system issues and bottlenecks. Documentation, Security, and Continuous Improvement: Maintain detailed system documentation, ensure security and compliance, and stay updated with industry trends for ongoing improvement. Network & Infrastructure Security: Operate and oversee security controls, continuously monitoring for threats and reducing risk through proactive assessments. Security Architecture & Modernization: Define and evolve secure architectures across applications, systems, and networks, continuously strengthening defenses against emerging threats. Policy, Compliance & Visibility: Enforce security policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide leadership with clear visibility into the organization’s security posture. Risk & Incident Management: Proactively identify security risks and lead incident response efforts to minimize operational, financial, and reputational impact. Enterprise Partnership & Enablement: Collaborate with IT, Legal, vendors, and business teams to embed security into solutions, provide expert guidance, and promote security best practices across the organization. Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership. Supervisor: No TCP Career Step Differentiator: Designs systems and platforms for large complex projects that have multiple system interdependencies. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas. At least one industry cert highly recommended: CISSP, CEH, CCIE Security, CompTIA Security+, and ISC2. Salary Range: $158,200 - $237,400. 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 Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Richardson, Texas AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AT&T