AI Cybersecurity Engineer

This position requires Daily Office Presence in the listed location(s). No relocation will be provided.

The Principal Cyber AI Architect will drive the development and optimization of advanced architectures (cloud/hybrid) tools processes and workflows to predict detect and prevent AI specific threats. This hands-on technical leadership role combines deep research in AI security with close collaboration across teams to integrate AI capabilities into robust cybersecurity architectures.

This is your chance to shape the future of secure AI/ML applications while working with a team of visionaries. Be part of a transformative journey where your expertise and creativity will drive innovation in a fast-paced cutting-edge field. Empower AT&T to operate artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively across the business. Safeguard AI systems while upholding the highest standards of security governance ethics and innovation. Mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with AI adoption to unlock its transformative potential.

In the role of Principal AI Cybersecurity you will help design implement and secure systems from emerging AI cyber threats. You will leverage your advanced expertise to develop innovative solutions shape organizational objectives and enable compliance with industry standards. This high-impact role involves close collaboration with leaders to drive meaningful operational change by securing AT&Ts AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop and optimize AI/AISecurity specific architectures threat models tools solutions for threat identification prediction and prevention.
• Implement and secure agentic and MCP architectures neural networks and AI techniques to enhance threat detection monitoring and risk scoring.
• Integrate AI security tools and technologies across AI architectures collaborating with data scientists security engineers and other stakeholders.
• Analyze AI security risk scoring and incident data to refine and improve AI architectures and methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in Agentic and MCP architectures
• Ensure alignment and compliance with industry standards (NIST AI-RMF ISO42001 OWASP Top 10 for LLM) and advanced security architectures (Agentic MCP).
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in AI and cybersecurity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science Engineering or a closely related discipline is preferred
• 7 years of experience in AI and cloud-focused architectures and cybersecurity in an enterprise environment.
• Expertise in Python R Java or similar programming languages.
• Deep hands-on understanding of agentic frameworks (LangGraph LangChain Crew OpenClaw etc.) and AI orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with AI security technologies (intrusion detection anomaly detection threat intelligence).
• 5 years experience in Azure or AWS cloud native services architectures and tools.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture (including Cloud-native and AI architecture patterns).
• Advanced knowledge of security and governance frameworks (NIST AI-RMF ISO42001 OWASP Top 10 for LLM).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with agentic and model context protocols (MCP) architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Track record of published research or thought leadership in AI security.

AT&T will not hire candidates for this position who require sponsorship now or in the future

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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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