Senior Security Solutions Architect

Lumen; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 118,000 - 173,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, delivering secure, high‑performance connectivity for enterprises, governments, and communities.

The Security Solutions Architect is a senior role within Lumen’s Technology Architecture organization, advising customers and shaping scalable cybersecurity solutions across security domains. The position requires deep expertise, stakeholder engagement, and leadership in security strategy and architecture.

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.
• 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 leadership

Enterprise networking

Cloud technologies

DevOps environments

Security architecture

Executive communication

Security platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, delivering secure, high‑performance connectivity for enterprises, governments, and communities.

The Security Solutions Architect is a senior role within Lumen’s Technology Architecture organization, advising customers and shaping scalable cybersecurity solutions across security domains. The position requires deep expertise, stakeholder engagement, and leadership in security strategy and architecture.