Cloud Lead Security Engineer

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Cloud Lead Security Engineer to enhance its cloud security framework. This fully remote role involves designing robust security solutions, conducting thorough assessments, and collaborating with IT teams to safeguard cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Information Security and extensive experience in cloud environments. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals eager to make a significant impact in the field of cloud security.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong background in multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design and manage security solutions for cloud environments.
• Conduct security assessments and monitor security incidents.

Skills

Cloud Security

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Compliance Knowledge (CMMC, FedRAMP)

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security

5+ years in Cloud Security

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

WAFs

IDS/IPS

Endpoint Protection

Job description

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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

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Lead Security Engineer with extensive cloud experience to join our Cyber Defense Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security and a deep understanding of securing cloud environments. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect our organization's cloud infrastructure and data.

Location

This role is a fully remote position within the United States.

The Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud environments.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and alerts in the cloud.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans of cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation for cloud security.
• Lead collaboration with other IT teams to ensure comprehensive security measures are in place.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies related to cloud security.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, and/or a m inimum of 5+ years of experience in cloud security.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Government Suitability.
• Experience in analyzing and engineering security controls within multi-cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with employment and integration of both native and 3rd party security tools and technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in compliance and frameworks (i.e. CMMC and FedRAMP).
• Candidate must possess or be willing to pursue applicable professional/technical certifications such as CCSP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent are preferred.

This job isnotavailable to applicants who will require visa sponsorship (examples: H-1B, L1, OPT, F-1, TN, etc.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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