Director Information Security

Lumen; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer to deploy and secure network security gear. This remote role requires a hands-on expert with experience in optical fiber installation and testing, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. You will collaborate with teams to ensure resilient security solutions and document technical processes. Suitable candidates must have over 8 years of networking or security experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering or security operations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Strong expertise with optical fiber testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain network security gear.
• Install and test optical fiber.
• Produce clear technical documentation.

Skills

Network engineering

Optical fiber expertise

Hands-on troubleshooting

Automation/configuration (Ansible)

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Routers

Firewalls

VPNs

SD-WAN platforms

Job description

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

Location: Remote

Reports to: VP, Black Lotus Security Group

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph

About Black Lotus Security Group

Black Lotus Security Group (BLSG) is Lumen Technologies’ advanced threat intelligence and network engineering organization. BLSG combines global internet telemetry, large-scale analytics, and deep security engineering expertise to uncover, disrupt, and defend against the most sophisticated cyber threats. Our mission is to protect critical infrastructure, enterprises, and governments by transforming raw network visibility into actionable intelligence and resilient security solutions. Through close collaboration with customers, partners, and the broader security ecosystem, BLSG delivers scalable defenses that safeguard the world’s most complex networks.

The Main Responsibilities

We are seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer Director, Information Security to support high-value public- and private-sector customers. You will be primarily responsible for deploying, configuring, and securing network security gear, with a strong emphasis on optical fiber installation, testing, and maintenance. You will focus on hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, and support in complex environments, while collaborating with internal teams and customers to ensure resilient and secure solutions.

What You'll Do

• Deploy, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs across data center and field environments.
• Install, terminate, and test optical fiber (single-mode and multi-mode), and end-to-end troubleshooting.
• Serve as a trusted technical contact for customers, vendors, and peers during deployments and escalations.
• Produce clear, reusable technical documentation including network diagrams, Methods of Procedure (MoPs), and runbooks.
• Identify risks during deployment and ensure adherence to compliance and government security standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into network design and deployments.
• Travel domestically as required to support surveys, installations, and cutovers.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of network security issues and escalations to restore service quickly and prevent recurrence.
• Define and execute repeatable lab and field test procedures; help standardize deployment patterns and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate activities with vendors, internal teams, and customer stakeholders to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Contribute to peer knowledge transfer and the documentation of best practices and lessons learned.

Who You Are

You are a hands-on engineer who thrives in complex, mission-critical environments. You communicate with clarity, drive accountability through partnership, and can translate strategy into executable tasks in the field. You bring a bias for action, meticulous documentation habits, and the ability to apply structure to ambiguity while engaging stakeholders professionally.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements and either currently possess an active security clearance or be clearable to obtain one. US Citizenship required.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering or security operations.
• Strong hands-on expertise with optical fiber (testing and troubleshooting across single-mode and multi-mode).
• Proven experience with routed and switched networks: TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, IPsec, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with automation/configuration tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Background in system, network, or security administration (Unix/Linux preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven stakeholder engagement with customers and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Fortinet, Juniper, Viptela, Aruba) and load balancers (F5, Citrix).
• Familiarity with NIST standards, DISA STIGs, TIC 3.0, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Demonstrated contributions to standards, documentation, and technical training in large-scale environments.

Success in This Role

30 days: Complete onboarding, assume responsibility for assigned environments, and deliver an initial deployment assessment.

60 days: Independently execute deployments, including optical fiber testing and documentation.

90 days: Lead deployments end-to-end and produce hardened design recommendations aligned to compliance requirements.

Lumen is an equal opportunity employer. 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.