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Senior Director of Security Architecture and Engineering (Public Sector)
Location
United States
Posted
82 days ago
Salary
$171K - $251K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Senior Director of Security Architecture and Engineering (Public Sector)
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 The Senior Director of Security Architecture & Engineering leads cybersecurity architecture and engineering for Lumen’s Public Sector portfolio. This role owns the strategy and technical roadmap for federal security services, ensuring compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP High, NIST 800‑53, TIC 3.0, CMMC, and related requirements. You will guide cloud and network security architecture, secure design practices, and ongoing modernization efforts while partnering with executives, government stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams. This Senior Director role is a critical executive position that ensures Lumen’s public sector security services remain highly secure, compliant, and technically superior in a rapidly evolving landscape. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can marry deep technical expertise with strategic business insight – someone who can chart a course for the future of security solutions and galvanize teams to turn that vision into reality. If you are excited by the challenge of protecting government networks with state-of-the-art architectures and leading a talented team in delivering on that mission, we encourage you to apply. Location This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. The Main Responsibilities - Set the vision and multi‑year roadmap for public‑sector security architecture and secure service delivery. - Provide executive oversight of network, cloud, identity, and data‑protection architectures aligned to FedRAMP and federal standards. - Lead compliance strategy across FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP ATOs, and continuous monitoring. - Represent Lumen as a senior technical SME with government CIO/CISO stakeholders and internal executives. - Drive modernization of security platforms, cloud migration, automation, and SOC/SIEM evolution. - Lead and develop a high‑performing team of security architects and engineers. - Partner closely with Product, Operations, Program Management, and Compliance to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant solutions. What We Look For in a Candidate - 15+ years in cybersecurity or network engineering; 5–7+ years leading security architecture for mission‑critical or regulated environments. - Deep expertise in federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, TIC 3.0, CMMC). - Broad technical mastery across cloud security, network architecture, identity, SIEM/SOC design, automation, and modern security platforms. - Strong executive communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Proven ability to define strategy, build roadmaps, and drive cross‑functional execution. - Master’s degree required; CISSP/CISM preferred. U.S. citizenship and federal fuitability clearance required. Secret+ clearance preferred. - Financial acumen in budgeting, cost modeling, and investment planning. 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: $171,447 - $228,596 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. $180,020 - $240,026 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $188,592 - $251,456 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. 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 #LI-Remote Requisition #: 341138 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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.
Job Requirements
- 15+ years in cybersecurity or network engineering; 5–7+ years leading security architecture for mission‑critical or regulated environments.
- Deep expertise in federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, TIC 3.0, CMMC).
- Broad technical mastery across cloud security, network architecture, identity, SIEM/SOC design, automation, and modern security platforms.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Proven ability to define strategy, build roadmaps, and drive cross‑functional execution.
- Master’s degree required; CISSP/CISM preferred. U.S. citizenship and federal suitability clearance required. Secret+ clearance preferred.
- Financial acumen in budgeting, cost modeling, and investment planning.
- 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.
- $171,447 - $228,596 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.
- $180,020 - $240,026 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
- $188,592 - $251,456 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Benefits
- 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.
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