Information Security Firewall Engineer

The Role

The Senior Information Security Engineer is a member of the Fusion Center Corporate Firewall Operations (CNFW) team that is responsible for managing and securing the Lumen Enterprise including but not limited to maintaining Firewall and VPN Operations.  In addition, CNFW Engineers are responsible to evaluate current capabilities and predict future needs, then work with internal stakeholders, vendors, and peers to anticipate, 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 hardware across various environments
• Support security projects dedicated to improving Cyber Defense Team or Lumen’s security posture
• Verify and validate security notifications from both internal and external sources
• Identify and resolve incidents that are not defined by (or deviate from) an existing incident response guide
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Network Operations, Security Operations, Network Security, or Application Security 
• Knowledge of information security industry and regulatory obligations; PCI, CIS, NIST Frameworks (800-53, CSF, CMMC, etc.), HIPAA, FedRAMP, etc.
• Excellent understanding of common computing platforms including Windows Client/Server, Macintosh, Linux, networking, and security appliances
• Extensive hands-on experience with Next-Generation Firewalls, web-content filtering systems, IPS/IDS, and/or VPN devices
• Candidate must possess, or be willing to pursue, applicable professional/technical certifications, such as CISSP, GSEC, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, and Cisco
• Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, and solid oral and written communication skills
• Able to obtain a GSA Public Trust suitability

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in network and/or firewall engineering, administration, design, and implementation including experience in applying methodologies and principles for all levels of security
• Solid understanding of information security fundamentals, host and network security hardening and requirements; networking protocols; common risk management concepts
• Knowledge of Project Management processes and practices
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills related to networking and operating systems
• Development experience in scripting languages such as Python or Perl is a plus
• Experience with large enterprise data centers and/or networks and applications
• Advanced knowledge of cloud-based firewalls from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, or firewall vendors

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.

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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.