About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

The Senior Lead Engineer will work in a challenging, hands-on environment supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other specialized customers in support of National Cyber Protection System (NCPS) initiatives.
 

The Main Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for multiple enterprise system requirements, design, development, implementation, and repairing of the DHS and Lumen sponsored solutions. The Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with peers, sponsor, and customers.

Basic Qualifications and Duties:
* A Bachelor’s Degree and/or Advanced degree in a technical discipline or 10+ years’ experience in the communications, network, and/or cyber security fields.
* Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to work in a consultative manner with others, i.e. establish rapport, interview/fact-find, define requirements, present options/recommend solutions, follow-up, and customer focused behavior.
* The candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in system architecture and engineering disciplines. Specific technical knowledge of enterprise level networking and network security. 
* Designs requirements-based technical solutions in support of Lumen Cyber Security programs, projects, solutions and offerings, and assists with program start-up, transition and transformation of the solution or offering design into production.
* Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment with changing requirements and competing priorities.
* Must be willing to train junior engineers on the systems within the environment.
* Ability to follow MOP, open/update service tickets, anticipate problems, and proactively take corrective action.
* Must be willing to travel to customer locations as needed.
* Proven ability to work on-site with customers’ technical teams (i.e. engineers, analysts, security).
* Ability to work cross functionally with Engineers, Project Managers, and Developers
* Experience with Linux (Redhat, CentOS) at the command line and familiarity with server level technology (Apache, JBoss, SQL).
* Troubleshooting server issues: systems, applications and connectivity.
* Knowledge of PXE, Kickstart, Automated system builds
* Thorough understanding with virtualization and virtual networking (VMware).
* Familiarity with IPTables and SELinux.
* Familiarity with troubleshooting LDAP, Kerberos, OpenSSL certs, system hardening.
* Experience with Shell scripting, Perl or Python experience.
* Linux/Unix patch management.
* Experience with creating SOPs.
* Experience with working in a data center environment.
* Experience with system configuration management.
* Experience with Remedy, System Monitoring and project task tracking tools (i.e. Solarwinds/Nagios/JIRA)
* Available 24/7 for Network Outages and Maintenance window work.
* Hands on Tier 4 support
* Other Requirements
* Candidate must be a US Citizen and hold an active Department of Defense TOP SECRET SCI clearance to be considered for this position.

 

What We Look For in a Candidate 10+ years of experience in Information Security, Information Assurance (IA), or Cyber Security programs.Deep understanding of Information Assurance frameworks and Federal information security requirements (e.g. ISO 27000 series, NIST 800-53 and 800-171, NIST RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).Previous work experience with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or other government agency (e.g. DHS, DOE, Veterans Affairs, etc.).Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent degrees or certifications.Candidate must be a US Citizen and hold an active Department of Defense TOPSECRET SCI clearance to be considered for this position.Education: Bachelors of Science degree or higher, preferably in Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a strong interest in, the cyber security field, with emphasis on Network Protection technologies and techniques.7+ years of experience in Information Security, Information Assurance (IA), or Cyber Security programs.7+ years of experience with system security concepts, system security assessments, threat and vulnerability management, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and/or implementing and managing penetration testing tools.7+ years of experience in reporting status and recommendations for improvements to either federal government or commercial leadership.Experience in the planning, design and implementation of enterprise security architecture.Candidate will provide administrative support for information security systems and applications.Candidate will facilitate penetration testing and vulnerability assessments against system test beds and production systems to evaluate effectiveness of system configurations including validation of system software and hardware configurations. Candidate will perform security analysis and risk/vulnerability assessments and coordinate with ISSO teams to update security authorization documentation (SSP, SAP, etc.) as required.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: PA 



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:BenefitsBonus Structure

Requisition #: 335756

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Equal Employment Opportunities

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 job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

 

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Application Deadline
01/31/2025