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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AVP-Technology - **Company:** AT&T Inc. - **Location:** Marietta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $206,900.0 - $347,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careerlink.com/job/job_synd/3141872305--avp-technology/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience. * Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations management. * Proven track record of leading large teams and managing complex IT environments. * Strong understanding of current IT infrastructure technologies and best practices. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong focus on IT process, availability, and security standards. * Ability to align organizational structure, processes, capabilities, and resources with business objectives. * High level of integrity and trust, excellent prioritization skills, and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to manage high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. * Strong people and vendor management skills. * Positive work ethic, promoting communication and collaboration. * Ability to travel to fulfill responsibilities and attend professional seminars. ## Description Role Summary: Under the direction of the Vice President of Systems Reliability, the AVP-Technology will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of AT&T's infrastructure and operations functions. This role will develop and implement strategies to optimize IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring alignment with AT&T's overall business strategies. The AVP will manage direct reports, oversee budget responsibilities, and contribute to the Leadership Team's goals., * Responsible for the development and delivery of IT-related work relative to the technical sub-families, including Business Support, Architecture and Engineering for Compute, Storage, Enterprise Backup and Recovery (EBR), and Databases. * Lead the implementation, patching, and upgrades of systems in adherence to industry standards and best practices. * Monitor and optimize infrastructure performance, proactively addressing potential issues. * Collaborate with other departments and IT groups to identify and address infrastructure requirements, ensuring seamless support and integration across the organization. * Work closely with the cybersecurity team to maintain a strong security posture and protect sensitive data. * Promote a security-first mindset and ensure all infrastructure solutions adhere to security best practices. * Partner with vendors and suppliers regarding new products/services, changes to existing services, and support issues. * Lead technology planning to select and utilize appropriate technologies and solutions. * Develop strategic initiatives aligned with AT&T's strategic plans and business objectives. * Stay updated on evolving technology and industry trends, evaluating changes and new technology for potential adoption. * Oversee the certification and design of new hardware infrastructure and database technology solutions. * Provide technical operations support for compute, storage, and system databases. * Manage the technical discipline of software delivery project/program management associated with on-premise infrastructure design and deployment. * Establish objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure operational efficiency and effectiveness. * Demonstrate support for AT&T's corporate values, strategy, mission, and vision with respect for diversity and knowledge levels, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. * Promote a culture of learning, professional development, continuous improvement, and innovation within the team. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Designing Reliable Distributed Systems: Failures, Retries & Idempotency](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1963-designing-reliable-distributed-systems-failures-retries-idempotency) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [The Day After the Robots Come. 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