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Lead Information Security Architect

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. 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 of Lead Information Security Architect is a member of the Global Security Services organization who is responsible for conducting security risk assessments in coordination with the Lumen business owners, the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team, and the Product and Platform Security team. The purpose is to ensure compliance with corporate policy, standards, procedures, and industry best practices. The deliverables include metrics, reports, and mitigations associated with potential findings, issues, and risks, that could impact Lumen or its customers. The successful candidate will have broad technical knowledge of current and emerging cyber threats, as well as security technologies and methods used to protect both corporate and customer-facing network infrastructures. This candidate must be able to work independently and lead as a team member to consult with internal clients on security topics, providing designs, reviews, and recommendations.

The main responsibilities include:

• Lead assessments of potential risks across enterprise and product infrastructure.
• Develop and design new security solutions.
• Support vendor relationships.
• Consult as a DevSecOps security subject matter expert.
• Ensure reports and findings are delivered in a timely manner.
• Recommend new security policy, standards, best practices, and system configuration standards.
• Coordinate activities across multiple departments.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends.

What we look for in a candidate includes:

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Extensive knowledge of secure software development principles.
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows.
• Understanding of core GitHub security features.
• Skilled in scripting languages.
• Knowledge of integrating security testing tools.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies.

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.

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.

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.

Application Deadline: 10/22/2025