The Role

As a Cloud Security Architect at Lumen, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintainingrobust security architectures across commercial and Gov clouds in Azure, AWS, GCP, and Oracle. Your expertisewill play a critical role in ensuring the security, confidentiality, and integrity of our systems, data, and serviceshosted on cloud platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement securitysolutions that align with industry best practices and compliance standards.

Location

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive security architectures for solutions in public clouds.
• Evaluate and recommend Web Application Firewall (WAF) services and security controls to protect cloudenvironments and API services.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls into all phasesof the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and services to enhance the overall security posture ofcloud-based applications and services.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud environments and API services.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure that security architectures and controls align with relevantregulatory and compliance standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the security and technology teams on cloud security best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and recommend adjustments to security strategies as needed.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 10+yrs proven experience as a Security Architect, with a strong focus on cloud security solutions and architecture design.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle, GCP) and their security features and controls.
• Experience with API security, including authentication, authorization, and protection against common API vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions and their configuration for application protection.
• Strong understanding of security principles, encryption techniques, network security, and authentication protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex security issues and recommend appropriate solutions.