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Lumen is seeking a Lead Technology Consultant to join our Security Advisory Services team. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic advisory capabilities, supporting enterprise customers as they strengthen their cloud and infrastructure security postures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience conducting cloud security assessments, delivering risk-informed recommendations, and engaging with executive stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives.
Candidates should bring strong proficiency across Azure and AWS, with hands-on skills in security tooling, enterprise firewall configuration, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML platforms. This role will also support the design and delivery of tailored governance models, control frameworks, and compliance readiness assessments, helping clients build resilient and scalable security programs.
The position requires a balance of technical depth, consultative presence, and reporting acumen, with the ability to work across both strategic planning and tactical execution.
This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the US
• Conduct in-depth cloud and infrastructure security assessments across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments using tools
• Leverage industry tools and data to assess security posture gaps, misconfigurations, and control weaknesses across customer environments
• Evaluate firewall architecture and rule sets to identify exposure risks, segmentation concerns, and policy alignment issues
• Assess AI/ML platform configurations and architecture for compliance with modern security best practices and emerging threats
• Deliver tailored executive-level reports, maturity models, and risk-based recommendations to support strategic security planning
• Translate technical assessment findings into clear, business-aligned insights for both executive leadership and technical teams
• Provide guidance on cloud governance, identity architecture, and policy enforcement models without direct implementation
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to define remediation priorities, roadmap actions, and long-term security strategy
• Maintain working knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, HIPAA, PCI DSS) to support regulatory alignment and compliance readiness
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, advisory services, or cloud security assessment roles
• Proven expertise in conducting cloud and hybrid security assessments across Azure, AWS, and on-prem environments
• Familiarity with leveraging assessment tools such as Prowler, Qualys, Tenable, and Nipper to support posture and configuration evaluations
• Strong understanding of enterprise firewall platforms (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, VMware NSX) and their role in security architecture assessments
• Experience assessing AI/ML platforms, DevSecOps environments, and cloud-native services for security and compliance risks
• Demonstrated ability to produce and deliver executive-level reporting, including risk summaries, security scorecards, and strategic recommendations
• Knowledge of key enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Purview, DNS policy, and Cloudflare
• Comprehensive familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and cloud security best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-impact narratives
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