Sr Lead Security Architect - Remote

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role

The Sr Lead Information Security Architect provides subject matter expertise for multiple, complex security systems, including developing security architectures, roadmaps; evaluating, planning and designing security solutions.   Additionally, the Architect provides subject matter expertise to Product, IT, Network, and Security teams in the implementation of recommended solutions for identified technical security issues; ensures the implementation of security solutions utilizing advanced technical expertise; serves as architecture lead on major projects with the ability and expertise to develop overall architectural direction; initiates and executes advanced research and development activities of significance to future business security strategies.

The Main Responsibilities

• Drives beneficial security change into the business through the development or review of architectures to ensure that they fit business requirements for security, mitigate risks, conform to the relevant security standards, and balance information risk against the cost of appropriate countermeasures. 
• Acts as liaison between the business and technology from a security perspective, maintains an overview of the environment as a whole and its security aspects, understands business strategy and how it relates to security strategy, acts as a liaison between appropriate regulatory bodies, IT auditors, and business stakeholders, educates IT and enterprise roles on the need for (and consequences of) reducing information-related risk, and ultimately drives organizational change at all levels of the business. 
• Develops and designs new security solutions to reduce risk and align business requirements with security standards. Supports vendor relationships; leads vendor reviews through RFx process, working with Procurement and appropriate business partners on requirements and success criteria.  Supports development of business case and approval process. 
• Delivers guidelines, best practices, and direction on security standards/policies and roadmaps. Provides subject matter expertise, consultation, and escalation support. 
• Provides support to Security Review process by assisting with complex questions and projects. Work with business units and partners as needed. 
• Partner with our development teams (and business stakeholders) to set the course for secure development practices for existing and future products and features.
• Interact directly with the security community regarding vulnerabilities and threats, with focus on areas that may directly impact Lumen's product lines.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Experience with threat modeling, security design reviews, and security architecture
• Software development experience is a plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
• Experience with Cloud security architecture and deployment models
• Experience with securing highly sensitive data
• Experience with LDAP, SSO, SAML, Active Directory, MFA, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of security technologies, trends, leading practices, and regulatory requirements and government security standards such as FedRAMP and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) standards, along with best practices such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001-27002 and other applicable security and privacy laws.
   

Requisition #: 313754

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Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
 

Salary Range

Salary Min :

100440

Salary Max :

223680

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

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Salary Range

Salary Min :

100440

Salary Max :

223680

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.