Security Solutions Architect — AI & Cloud Security Leader

Lumen; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, delivering secure, high‑performance connectivity and cybersecurity services to enterprises and governments. The Security Solutions Architect is a senior member of the Technology Architecture group, providing expert advisory services and architecting complex cybersecurity solutions across multiple domains.

The ideal candidate translates business needs into scalable security architectures, partners with sales, engineering, operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience as an information security professional.
• Experience leading complex security solutioning engagements and gathering, documenting, and tracing security requirements. Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cloud technologies, DevOps environments, and security platforms.
• Working knowledge across multiple security disciplines, including Managed EDR, Managed SIEM, SOC Services, DDoS Mitigation, SASE, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Data Protection, Security Awareness, and Security Strategy & Architecture.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, customer stakeholders, security professionals, and technical teams. Experience creating and positioning security services, solution designs, and customer‑focused security deliverables. Must possess at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, or equivalent industry‑recognized security certification.

Responsibilities

• Transform customer security requirements into clear, documented, and scalable security solutions and architectures.
• Lead security solution development for strategic initiatives, complex engagements, and high‑visibility opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus on technical approaches, architectures, and solution strategies.
• Architect, package, and position managed and professional security services while maintaining consistent messaging throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Develop architectural diagrams, solution designs, statements of work, presentations, business justifications, pricing support, and customer‑facing security collateral.
• Provide thought leadership across cybersecurity domains and contribute to the development of new security services and offerings.
• Present security strategies and technical recommendations to executive leadership, security teams, and technical audiences.

Skills

Security advisory

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud technologies

DevOps

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Managed EDR

Managed SIEM

SOC Services

DDoS Mitigation

SASE

Job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, delivering secure, high‑performance connectivity and cybersecurity services to enterprises and governments. The Security Solutions Architect is a senior member of the Technology Architecture group, providing expert advisory services and architecting complex cybersecurity solutions across multiple domains.

The ideal candidate translates business needs into scalable security architectures, partners with sales, engineering, operations and