Role Description 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 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. Qualifications - 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 Requirements - 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 Benefits - Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing 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. - $174,876 - $233,168 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 - $183,621 - $244,827 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI - $192,364 - $255,486 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA

Role Description Creek Technologies is seeking a highly qualified Occupational Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Mishap Prevention Campaign. The Occupational Safety SME will provide expert-level occupational safety analysis, mishap prevention support, risk management recommendations, trend analysis, and strategic safety program support in alignment with the Air Force Safety Management System (AFSMS) Assurance and Promotion framework. This position directly supports ANG Safety and NGB Space Operations initiatives focused on reducing mishaps, improving organizational safety culture, identifying systemic risk trends, and advancing proactive mishap prevention across geographically dispersed operations. - Provide occupational safety expertise supporting mishap prevention, safety assurance, and risk mitigation initiatives across the Air National Guard enterprise. - Analyze occupational safety data, mishap reports, hazard trends, and operational risk indicators to identify emerging safety concerns and recommend corrective actions. - Support development and execution of safety promotion campaigns, educational products, and strategic communication initiatives. - Conduct research and analysis related to occupational safety policies, procedures, standards, and best practices applicable to military and aviation environments. - Assist with development of briefings, reports, dashboards, executive summaries, and decision-support products for Government leadership. - Collaborate with Government personnel, safety offices, analysts, and other SMEs to support enterprise-level safety initiatives and special projects. - Support data-driven safety assessments using qualitative and quantitative analytical methods. - Participate in meetings, working groups, and safety program reviews with Government stakeholders. - Provide technical recommendations to improve safety processes, hazard reporting, trend analysis, and mishap prevention effectiveness. - Support preparation of recurring contract deliverables, including monthly status reporting and operational updates. - Maintain accurate documentation and records within approved contract repositories and collaboration environments. - Support travel requirements and onsite engagements as necessary in support of contract objectives. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Human Factors, Risk Management, Public Health, Aviation Safety, or related field. - Minimum 10 years of occupational safety experience supporting military, aviation, industrial, government, or large enterprise environments. - Demonstrated experience performing safety trend analysis, hazard identification, mishap prevention, and risk mitigation activities. - Experience supporting enterprise safety management systems or comparable organizational safety frameworks. - Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills. - Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms, and data analysis tools. - Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while supporting geographically dispersed teams. - Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation and Government system access. Preferred Qualifications - Prior Air Force, Air National Guard, DoD, FAA, OSHA, or military safety program experience. - Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar professional certification. - Experience supporting aviation or operational safety investigations. - Familiarity with Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) or similar safety reporting systems. - Experience developing executive-level reports, safety briefings, and strategic communications products. - Experience supporting Safety Management System (SMS) implementation or continuous improvement initiatives. Work Location - Remote support authorized with periodic travel as required by contract performance needs. Culture & Growth Mindset - Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and improving both individual performance and team outcomes. - Contributes to a collaborative, positive team culture aligned with Creek’s values of accountability, growth, and excellence. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process. Creek Technologies Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Creek Technologies considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, religion, nation origin, pregnancy, child or spousal support withholding, disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship/immigration status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Creek Technologies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time. Upon request, Creek Technologies will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability who need accommodation during the application process, unless accommodation creates an undue hardship for the company.

• Lead and maintain IAM governance frameworks aligned with security best practices and regulatory requirements. • Enforce least-privilege and role-based access models across users, services, and privileged accounts. • Oversee and lead quarterly access reviews, ensuring timely certification and remediation of access exceptions. • Provide guidance on access lifecycle management, including JML processes. • Design, implement, and maintain secrets management solutions such as AWS Secrets Manager or equivalent platforms. • Ensure secure storage, access controls, rotation policies, and lifecycle management for secrets, API keys, and credentials. • Validate and monitor patch compliance across platforms to ensure adherence to defined SLAs and risk thresholds. • Define and enforce encryption standards for data at rest and in transit across cloud and enterprise systems. • Champion Zero Trust security principles, with a focus on identity-centric access, continuous verification, and network controls. • Lead creation and maintenance of compliance evidence artifacts for internal reviews and external audits.

• Monitor and investigate alerts across Microsoft Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365) and associated security platforms • Analyze Entra ID (Azure AD) sign-in logs, audit logs, and risky sign-in activity to identify potential account compromise or misuse • Respond to security incidents involving endpoints, identities, email, and collaboration platforms • Tune and optimize detection rules, alert thresholds, and signal-to-noise ratios within SIEM and Microsoft security tools • Perform log analysis and basic threat hunting using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender Advanced Hunting, and audit logs • Implement and validate Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, and identity protection controls • Support endpoint security through Intune and Defender for Endpoint, including policy enforcement, device compliance, and response actions • Collaborate with IT to harden Microsoft 365 configurations (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams) and reduce attack surface • Support vulnerability management by identifying gaps and coordinating remediation across systems and endpoints • Maintain clear and audit-ready documentation of incidents, controls, and response activities • Assist with eDiscovery, audit requests, and compliance-related investigations when required • Identify gaps in monitoring, coverage, or controls and recommend improvements to security architecture