What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Information Security Engineer position at Lumen Inc?
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
The Lumen Cyber Defense Cloud Services team is looking for an experienced engineer to lead in the arena of multicloud centralized management. We need your skills to help research, understand, and identify emerging trends that are at the forefront of today’s cybersecurity industry.
We are searching for a Lead Engineer that has broad knowledge of AWS and Azure, with a desire to learn even more. You will help us stay on top of Lumen's Cloud Transformation initiatives and guide detailed plans to completion. If you have a passion for making the secure and clean landing zone, that can stand up to scrutiny, search no further.
The Main Responsibilities
Administration of Cloud Service platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP etc.), including the central identity provider, Entra ID
Develop custom automation to enforce standards and compliance
Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
Performs analysis, design, and development of custom correlation rules, reports, and dashboards.
Analyzes performance and overall health of the multicloud platform.
Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.
Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
Technology escalation point for all multicloud initiatives and underlying components.
Manage cloud tenancies and work to consolidate holdings
Meet operational and security goals utilizing cloud products and technologies
Develop custom correlation, reports, and dashboards.
Asses existing multicloud platform and identify key system flaws and areas of improvement
Perform semi-annual assessment of configuration and custom content
Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems
Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Typically 8 years of IT Security experience with Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education and experience; 6 year of IT Security experience with Master’s Degree
Expert level understanding of Enterprise Cloud Operations models and Cloud Adoption Frameworks
Expert in one of the following cloud service platforms : Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Expert in cloud identity and security controls
Experience developing logical operations and cloud automation (JSON, PowerShell, etc)
Experience configuring Single Sign On with any IDP, with an emphasis on an understanding of AuthN / AuthZ (OIDC, OAUTH, SAML)
Exposure to CICD pipeline design with knowledge of the underlying architecture, including deployment methods (Terraform)
Exposure to FedRAMP or similar security controls
GSA Background Check will be required
Must operate within CONUS
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges :
103,711 - $138,281 in these states : AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
108,896 - $145,195 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
114,082 - $152,109 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
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Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and / or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's :
Benefits
Bonus Structure
What to Expect Next
Requisition # : 336823
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and / or motor vehicle reports and / or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page () . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
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Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Application Deadline
03 / 09 / 2025
Salary : $103,711 - $138,281
