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Lumen Lead Information Security Engineer in Helena, Montana

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 Lead Network Security Engineer is a member of the Professional Security Services team that is responsible for managing and securing the Lumen customer firewall products including but not limited to maintaining customer Firewall and VPN devices. In addition, Network Security Engineers are responsible for evaluating current capabilities and predicting future needs, then collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and peers to define, and pursue these capabilities.

The Main Responsibilities

  • Perform as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for existing environments, mentor lower-level engineers, and assume ownership and accountability in areas of recognized technical expertise.

  • Perform high-level trouble identification, interpretation of standards, and implement resolution for internal network security problems or issues.

  • Develop and maintain written procedures to maintain technical accuracy.

  • Maintain a multitude of firewall vendor solutions across various environments (FortiNet, Palo Alto Networks, Sonic Wall, etc.)

  • Respond to, remediate, and document network security related alerts and issues not limited to dashboard alerts, tickets, emails, or phone calls.

  • Participate in on-call rotation.

  • Able to work other shifts as needed based on business requirements.

  • Maintain security of the network by ensuring firewall rules meet company policy and configuring best practice security measures on devices.

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • Must possess broad technical knowledge of current and emerging technologies used both within the service provider security, data center, cloud technologies and network infrastructure.

  • Working experience with firewall technologies, with FortiNet and Palo Alto Networks experience being preferred.

  • Working experience with data center platforms, such as service provider edge/core devices, Ethernet switch platforms, load balancers, etc.

  • Experience in application development/code assessment/reversing PHP, Python, UNIX shell, ELK.

  • Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Salt, Puppet, Chef and working with various types of APIs: REST, SOAP, etc.

  • Experience with common computing platforms, including Windows Servers, RedHat & Ubuntu Linux Servers

  • Experience with system, network, or security administration/engineering in a Unix-based environment.

  • Experience using industry leading security solutions and technologies to deliver customer facing services:

  • Access control and firewalls/UTM devices, SASE, 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, Managed End-point Detection and Response (MEDR), DNS security system.

  • 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.

  • 10+ years of progressively expanding responsibilities and experience in telecommunications, networking, technology management or security operations.

  • Security Certifications from vendors, such as Palo Alto, Zscaler, Fortinet, Netskope and Versa networks

  • Professional/technical certifications, such as CISSP, CISM or CISA.

  • Understanding of technology lab testing strategies

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$94,420 - $125,890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$99,390 - $132,510 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$104,360 - $139,140 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$109,330 - $145,770 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition #: 335865

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.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

94420

Salary Max :

145770

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)

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Application Deadline

12/06/2024

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