Lumen Technologies · 1 day ago
Manager of Cyber Defense Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expLumen Technologies is a company focused on connecting people, data, and applications to ignite business growth. They are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Manager of Cyber Defense Engineering to lead a team of security engineers in protecting enterprise applications, cloud environments, and identity infrastructure, while ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Big DataInformation ServicesInfrastructureOptical CommunicationSecurityTelecommunicationsVoIPWireless
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of cyber defense engineers across multiple security domains
Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for application, IAM, and cloud security initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, IT, and Compliance to embed security into enterprise architecture
Oversee deployment and tuning of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Email Security Gateways
Promote secure coding practices through developer training, code reviews, and integration of security tools in CI/CD pipelines
Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation processes for web and mobile applications
Lead implementation and optimization of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
Ensure robust identity governance and lifecycle management across hybrid environments
Collaborate with IAM architects to enforce least privilege and role-based access controls
Drive adoption and configuration of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
Implement security controls for SaaS applications, ensuring data protection and compliance
Monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, threats, and anomalous activity
Define and track KPIs and metrics to measure effectiveness of security controls
Respond to security incidents and support forensic investigations as needed
Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's preferred
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in a leadership role
Strong expertise in WAF, secure coding, email security, MFA, SSO, CSPM, CWPP, and SaaS security
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS/Azure Security are a plus
Preferred
Experience with tools like Palo Alto Prisma, Wiz, ProofPoint, Azure AD, and CrowdStrike, Cloud Service Providers
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid cloud environment
Benefits
Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits
Short-term incentives
Long-term incentives
Sales compensation
Company
Lumen Technologies
Lumen delivers the most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44B2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $425M
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Kate Johnson
CEO & President
Sean Alexander
Senior Vice President of Connected Ecosystems
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