Lead Information Security Engineer - Cloud

Lensa; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their Cyber Defense Cloud Services team. This role requires expertise in AWS and Azure, focusing on multicloud centralized management and cybersecurity. You will lead efforts to enhance cloud security, manage cloud tenancies, and develop automation solutions. The position offers the flexibility of working from home, allowing you to contribute to critical cloud transformation initiatives. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and cloud technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you, providing a platform to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT Security experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Expert in cloud platforms and identity security controls.
• Experience with cloud automation and CICD pipeline design.

Responsibilities

• Administer Cloud Service platforms and develop custom automation.
• Design and implement solutions that meet security requirements.
• Analyze performance and health of the multicloud platform.

Skills

IT Security Experience

Cloud Operations Models

Cloud Adoption Frameworks

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud Identity and Security Controls

Cloud Automation (JSON, PowerShell)

Single Sign On Configuration

CICD Pipeline Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT Security

Master’s Degree in IT Security

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Job description

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

The Lumen Cyber Defense Cloud Services team is looking for an experienced engineer to lead in the arena of multicloud centralized management. We need your skills to help research, understand, and identify emerging trends that are at the forefront of today’s cybersecurity industry.

We are searching for a Lead Engineer that has broad knowledge of AWS and Azure, with a desire to learn even more. You will help us stay on top of Lumen's Cloud Transformation initiatives and guide detailed plans to completion. If you have a passion for making the secure and clean landing zone, that can stand up to scrutiny, search no further.

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

1. Administration of Cloud Service platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP etc.), including the central identity provider, Entra ID
2. Develop custom automation to enforce standards and compliance
3. Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
4. Performs analysis, design, and development of custom correlation rules, reports, and dashboards.
5. Analyzes performance and overall health of the multicloud platform.
6. Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.
7. Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
8. Technology escalation point for all multicloud initiatives and underlying components.
9. Manage cloud tenancies and work to consolidate holdings
10. Meet operational and security goals utilizing cloud products and technologies
11. Develop custom correlation, reports, and dashboards.
12. Assess existing multicloud platform and identify key system flaws and areas of improvement
13. Perform semi-annual assessment of configuration and custom content
14. Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
15. Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
16. Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
17. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
18. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems
19. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

What We Look For in a Candidate

1. Typically 8+ years of IT Security experience with Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education and experience; 6+ year of IT Security experience with Master’s Degree
2. Expert level understanding of Enterprise Cloud Operations models and Cloud Adoption Frameworks
3. Expert in one of the following cloud service platforms: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
4. Expert in cloud identity and security controls
5. Experience developing logical operations and cloud automation (JSON, PowerShell, etc)
6. Experience configuring Single Sign On with any IDP, with an emphasis on an understanding of AuthN/AuthZ (OIDC, OAUTH, SAML)
7. Exposure to CICD pipeline design with knowledge of the underlying architecture, including deployment methods (Terraform)
8. Exposure to FedRAMP or similar security controls
9. GSA Background Check will be required
10. Must operate within CONUS

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:

1. $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.
2. $108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
3. $114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

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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.

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 336823

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Disclaimer

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