Senior Security Solutions Architect - Enterprise AI

Lumen; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a senior Security Solutions Architect to deliver expert security advisory services and architect complex cybersecurity solutions for enterprise customers. This role requires a consultative mindset, stakeholder engagement, and deep technical expertise across security domains.

The ideal candidate translates business and security requirements into scalable solutions while partnering with sales, engineering, operations, and executives.

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 CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, or equivalent 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

Information Security

Enterprise Networking

Cloud Technologies

DevOps

Security Platforms

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

EDR

SIEM

SOC Services

DDoS Mitigation

SASE

Job description

Lumen is seeking a senior Security Solutions Architect to deliver expert security advisory services and architect complex cybersecurity solutions for enterprise customers. This role requires a consultative mindset, stakeholder engagement, and deep technical expertise across security domains.

The ideal candidate translates business and security requirements into scalable solutions while partnering with sales, engineering, operations, and executives.