Security Automation - Big Data

Job Description:

Date: Apr 29, 2025

Location: Remote, US

Company: Lumen Technologies

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

Lumen Technologies is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer with a passion for automation, efficiency, and cyber threat detection. If you are a developer experienced in security controls, thrive in challenging environments, and are committed to continuous learning, we want to hear from you!

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers, stakeholders, and cross functional teams to identify, engineer, and implement security automation and orchestration solutions that improve Lumen’s cybersecurity capability and posture.
• Continuously identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline security processes.
• Apply agile methodologies to drive innovation, adaptability, and rapid responsiveness in security operations.
• Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong communication skills to ensure effective coordination across teams.
• Develop and maintain key security metrics to measure impact, optimize technologies, and enhance processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and workgroup processes, including change and outage management.
• Participate in on-call rotation, providing critical support and incident response as needed.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / engineering with three years of relevant experience or master’s degree with two years of experience in security engineering.
• Two plus years’ experience with Python, Scala, and/or Java and scripting languages such as RegEx and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or other big data processing frameworks.
• Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and database management.
• Understanding of industry standard incident response concepts and frameworks (NIST Incident Handling, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).
• Understanding of common computing platforms, including Windows (workstation & server), Linux (server), Macintosh (workstation).
• Self starter with strong work ethic, capable of thriving in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

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:

$82,969 - $110,625 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.
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

#GSS

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
• Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 337694

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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