The Role

The Senior Lead IT Systems Security Engineer is a critical role within our organization, responsible for overseeing and enhancing the security of our IT systems. This position requires a highly skilled and experienced professional who can design, implement, and manage comprehensive security solutions to protect our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices, and will be able to lead a team of security engineers to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems. Location

This is a Work From Home position available from any US-based location. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card for consideration. The Main Responsibilities

Security Architecture and Design: Develop and implement robust security architectures for IT systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. This includes designing security solutions for cloud environments, virtualization platforms, and on-premises infrastructure. Incident Response and Management: Lead incident response efforts for security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and reporting. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to ensure timely and effective handling of security events. Security Policy Development: Create and enforce security policies and procedures to protect the organization's IT assets. Ensure that security policies are up-to-date and aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security threats. Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the organization's IT systems from vulnerabilities and attacks. Security Monitoring and Analysis: Design and maintain security monitoring systems to detect and respond to anomalies and potential threats. Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to analyze security threats and develop data-driven security strategies. Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of security engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the security team. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other departments, including IT, compliance, and business units, to ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations. Communicate security risks and strategies to senior management and other stakeholders. Security Technology Management: Oversee the deployment and management of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection solutions. Ensure that security technologies are properly configured and maintained to provide maximum protection. What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science or comparable field or comparable experience with 8+ years security engineering experience in managed services or Internet settings. Strong knowledge of Unix-based operating systems (Linux, Solaris). Experience with virtualization technologies (VMWare, Red Hat OpenStack). Expert-level knowledge of IP networking and protocols. Extensive experience troubleshooting IP networks. Experience with Ipv6. Programming/scripting abilities in Perl, Unix/Linux shell, PHP, Python, Java or similar programming languages. Extensive knowledge of web application security, browser security models, and application security vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top Ten. Mastery of security principles including confidentiality and integrity of data, authentication and authorization, and cryptographic protocols. Deep understanding of network attacks, DDoS, malware, phishing, email security, encryption, authentication, log and forensic analysis, IP and device reputation, and security policies. Hands-on expertise operating managed security technologies:Cisco ASA and FTD Firewalls, including client-based VPN configuration and troubleshootingCheck Point Firewall and Multi-Domain management platformsCisco and Snort-based IPS technologiesImperva Web Application FirewallsPalo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama management platformsTripwireTrend Micro Deep SecuritySIEM toolsUnderstanding of REST API design concepts and standards. Experience with database technologies (MySQL/MariaDB, MSSQL, Postgres, NoSQL) Experience in creating tools to automate recurring tasks. Experience with log collection and analysis tools (Graylog, Splunk). Ability to review logs and other forensic data from a security standpoint and identify anomalies. Experience with regulatory compliance audits, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery efforts, etc. Desired Skills: Knowledge and development experience in Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP and Python. Mobile application security expertise. 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

$129,639 - $172,852 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 WY $136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

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. Learn more about Lumen's: #LI-JS1 Requisition #: 338840 Background Screening Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities