Cloud Senior Security Engineer

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies is seeking a skilled Cloud Senior Security Engineer to join its Cyber Defense Engineering team. In this fully remote position, you will design and manage security for cloud environments, collaborate with IT teams, and ensure compliance with security frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in cloud security, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to staying current with security trends.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in cloud security.
• Experience in engineering security controls within multi-cloud architectures.
• Willingness to pursue applicable professional/technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud environments.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents in the cloud.
• Develop and maintain security policies and documentation.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science

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 Senior 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.

This job is not available to applicants who will require visa sponsorship (examples: H-1B, L1, OPT, F-1, TN, etc.)

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.

Collaborate 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 4 years of experience in cloud security.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Government Suitability.
• Experience in engineering security controls within multi-cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with 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.
• Strong 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 is notavailable 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:

$82,969 - $110,625 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.
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$91,266 - $121,688 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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