What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead IT Systems Engineer Federal position at Lumen?
Lumen Lead IT Systems Engineer Federal Boston, Massachusetts Apply Now
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.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
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 Lead IT Systems Engineer will work in a challenging, hands-on environment supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other specialized customers in support of National Cyber Protection System (NCPS) initiatives. This role will work seamlessly with the ISSM and other IT Security staff to create a holistic and fully integrated IT Security organization for the overarching Program.
The ideal candidate will embrace challenges and excel in a high-pressure work environment. They will utilize their technical expertise as a key contributor to Lumen’s digital transformation while embodying our 8 cultural beliefs of Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Clarity, Courage, Customer Obsession, Growth Mindset, and Allyship.
Location
This is a fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. and requires U.S. Citizenship with eligibility to obtain government security clearances necessary for this role.
The Main Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning, design and implementation of enterprise security architecture.
- Provide administrative support for information security systems and applications, specifically providing DNS support via Infoblox platform.
- Facilitate penetration testing and vulnerability assessments against system test beds and production systems to evaluate effectiveness of system configurations including validation of system software and hardware configurations.
- Perform security analysis and risk / vulnerability assessments and coordinate with ISSO teams to update security authorization documentation (SSP, SAP, etc.) as required.
- Participate in incident response and coordination in response to any information assurance concerns.
- Participate in the decision-making process for developing recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities and discovered weaknesses.
- Conduct tuning engagements with security engineers to develop / adjust security system tool rules and response procedures.
- Assess network traffic, detect data anomalies, and provide detailed reporting on same.
- Serve as a team member to support the analysis of general network technical problems and provide recommendations and technical support in solving these problems.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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 WY
108,896 - $145,195 in these states : CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
114,082 - $152,109 in these states : AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA
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.
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.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
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.
J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $103,711 - $138,281
