Sr Lead Dedicated Federal Customer Information Security Engineer - Remote

Company: Lumen Inc
Location: Olympia
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Job Description:

**About Lumen** Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumens network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. **The Role** We are currently seeking a Senior Lead Engineer of Information Security, to join the Global Security organization. In this role, you will be a key member of a team that builds technology to protect the worlds largest companies, governments, and millions of homes from advanced security threats while maximizing our competitiveness in the market. We are looking for a skilled, hands-on engineer with career interest in security and motivation to own the engineering testing, certification and design of CenturyLink security solutions. **The Main Responsibilities** + Customer Focused - Experience with supporting large customer networks and dynamic requests, with a focus on understanding technical requirements and meeting short deadlines. + Security Product Engineering - Researches, evaluates, engineers, develops, troubleshoots, and supports solutions and infrastructure for the companys Managed Security portfolio, including endpoint security and integration with the IP network elements. + Technical Documentation and Test Procedures - Defines and executes repeatable test procedures, creation of technical documentation and delivery of scalable standards for all implementation, provisioning and support functions. + Solution Design - Responsibility for independent engineering design to include collaboration with the Product Management, Product Development, Architecture and Tier1 and Tier2 Operations staff on engineering design, testing and operational implementation of complex security solutions. + Develop New Capabilities - Independently, and collaboratively, provides input regarding network and security infrastructure capabilities and future possibilities to conceptualize new products and features. + Improve Existing Processes - Assesses security operational processes to identify opportunities to optimize, enhance and automate processes to achieve the greatest impact. + Security Product Support - Ensure ongoing scale, management and monitoring of deployed solutions. + Lifecycle Management - Define process and support all platform lifecycle management, to include the yearly audit functions, end of lifecycle platform, customer migration and equipment decommissioning functions. + Vendor Relations - Develops partnerships with key equipment suppliers. Communicates requirements, guidance and vision to the vendor community to develop, implement and support security solutions. + Demonstrate Companys Values - maintains a positive open demeanor, encourages different points of view; provides timely information; communicates context for business decisions; fosters teamwork and collaboration. **What We Look For in a Candidate** + Confident and mature individual with a high degree of energy, enthusiasm and a can do attitude to achieve outstanding, timely, and quality results and operate at the highest levels of excellence and process efficiency. + Must possess broad technical knowledge of current and emerging technologies used both within the service provider security, data center, and network infrastructure. + Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to successfully interact as a member of the engineering team and effectively collaborate in a diverse, multi-functional department. + Demonstrated ability to effectively manage vendor and contract resources in the best interests of the Company . + Experience using industry leading security solutions and technologies to deliver customer facing services: + Access control and firewalls/UTM devices including Web Application Firewall (WAF), Web Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS) systems, Remote Network Access (IPsec VPN, SSL), Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam (AV/AS), Email and Messaging Security. + Distributed Denial of Service Architecture (DDoS), Flow and Application Monitoring + Experience with integrated network architectures, data center architectures, and cloud technologies. + Must have current, hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. + Experience with Cisco platforms including: Firepower, AnyConnect, ASA and managed routers and switches. + Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, Puppet, Chef, etc. + Experience working with government programs, employees, and contractors. + Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Preference to candidates with an existing S clearance. + 10+ years of progressively expanding responsibilities and experience in telecommunications, networking, technology management or security operations. + Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications: + Strong preference to candidates with federal TIC (Trusted Internet Connections) or MTIPS (Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services) experience. + Strong preference to candidates with SOC (Security Operations Center) engineering and deployment experience. + Hands-on experience with accreditation and acceptance processes for complex, integrated solutions in a DOD or federal government environment. + Working experience with Managed Security Services platforms and solutions, such as multitenant log management, vulnerability scanning and reporting, e-mail security, key/certificate management, customer security service portal, etc. + Working experience with data center platforms, such as service provider edge/core devices, Ethernet switch platforms, load balancers, etc. + Experience with software development, and automation of testing, troubleshooting and provisioning tasks. + Understanding of SD-WAN functionality and experience with specific SD-WAN platforms. + Professional/technical certifications, such as CISSP, CISM or CISA. + Knowledge of project management practices and experience with agile development process. Requisition #: 328380 When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position. More information on whats included in these checks can be found in the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. **EEO Statement** We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, protected statuses). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. **Disclaimer** The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. **Salary Range** **Salary Min :** 100440 **Salary Max :** 223680 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. This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com) Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

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