
Job Information
Lumen Lead Information Security Engineer in Augusta, Maine
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.
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
A Cloud Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security measures to protect cloud-based systems, data, and applications. They are responsible for ensuring cloud environments are secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations. This role involves identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and responding to security incidents.
The Main Responsibilities
Design and Implement Security Solutions: Develop and implement security controls, including firewalls, encryption, access controls, and intrusion detection systems, for cloud environments.
Assess and Mitigate Risks: Identify and assess security risks, vulnerabilities, and potential threats in cloud infrastructure and applications.
Monitor and Respond to Incidents: Implement and manage security monitoring and alerting systems to detect and respond to security incidents, including unauthorized access and data breaches.
Develop and Enforce Policies: Create and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Analyzing, designing, and developing programs, shell scripts, tests, and infrastructure automation capabilities.
Automate Security Operations: Utilize scripting, infrastructure as code (IaC), and other automation techniques to streamline security processes and improve efficiency.
Manage Access and Permissions: Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) controls to ensure proper user access and permissions to cloud resources.
Stay Current with Industry Trends: Continuously learn about emerging threats, security best practices, and cloud security technologies.
Collaborate with Teams: Work with development, operations, and other teams to integrate security into the cloud lifecycle and ensure a strong security posture.
Conduct Security Audits and Assessments: Regularly perform security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO).
Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM).
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Cloud Security Engineer certifications, such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), can be beneficial.
Experience in other cybersecurity domains, such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), endpoint security, or threat analysis, can be advantageous.
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:
$103,711 - $138,281 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, and WY.
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
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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:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 337693
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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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
04/23/2025
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