Lead Security Architect DevSecOps / AppSec

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 Lead Information Security Architect is a member of the Global Security Services organization who is responsible for conducting security risk assessments in coordination with the Lumen business owners, the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team, and the Product and Platform Security team. The purpose is to ensure compliance with corporate policy, standards, procedures, and industry best practices. The deliverables include metrics, reports, and mitigations associated with potential findings, issues, and risks, that could impact Lumen or its customers.

The successful candidate will have broad technical knowledge of current and emerging cyber threats, as well as security technologies and methods used to protect both corporate and customer-facing network infrastructures. This candidate must be able to work independently and lead as a team member to consult with internal clients on security topics, providing designs, reviews, and recommendations.

The Main Responsibilities

Lead assessments of potential risks across enterprise and product infrastructure to include applications, databases, cloud, networks, and provide security requirements and recommendations for risk mitigation.

Develop and design new security solutions that reduce risk and align business requirements with security standards, particularly focusing on CI / CD pipeline integration.

Supports vendor relationships; leads vendor reviews through RFx process, working with Procurement and appropriate business partners on requirements and success criteria.

Consult as a DevSecOps security subject matter expert with architects, engineers, third parties and others on potential solutions.Recommend new DevSecOps-oriented information security systems and controls to mitigate emerging threats and risks across the company.

Ensure reports and findings are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner to management, operations, and executive leadership.

Recommend new security policy, standards, best practices, and system configuration standards. Consult with internal clients on security topics and policy interpretation.

Coordinate activities across multiple departments and business units, emphasizing DevSecOps principals and 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

7+ years of relevant experience, including threat modeling, security design reviews, and security architecture and deployment models

Experience with CI / CD pipelines, such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodeBuild, and GitHub Actions, including pipeline configuration, scripting, and security stage management.

Extensive knowledge of secure software development principles and threat modeling. Ability to guide and enforce secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Proficient use of Git-based workflows, including branch management, code reviews, and integrating security checks into pull requests.

Understanding of core GitHub security features such as branch protection rules and GitHub Actions secrets management.

Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Groovy for automating security tasks and pipeline operations. Experienced with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Application Deployment tools like Helm. Ability to write custom plugins or integrations to extend CI / CD functionality.

Knowledge of integrating Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools into CI / CD pipelines using an enterprise-wide approach. Experience with tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, Snyk, or other security scanners.

Proficiency in containerization technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration platforms, like Kubernetes, with an emphasis on securing container images and runtime environments. An understanding of cloud security best practices within environments including AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly concerning application security and CI / CD processes.

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 :

$103,711 - $138,281 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.

$108,896 - $145,195 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$114,082 - $152,109 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.

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Background Screening

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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.

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Application Deadline

10 / 10 / 2025