Manager of Cyber Defense Engineering

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The Role Lumen is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Manager of Cyber Defense Engineering to lead a team of security engineers focused on protecting our enterprise applications, cloud environments, and identity infrastructure. This role will drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security controls across Application Security, IAM, and Cloud Security, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Location This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of cyber defense engineers across multiple security domains.

Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for application, IAM, and cloud security initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, IT, and Compliance to embed security into enterprise architecture.

Application Security

Oversee deployment and tuning of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Email Security Gateways.

Promote secure coding practices through developer training, code reviews, and integration of security tools in CI / CD pipelines

Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation processes for web and mobile applications.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Lead implementation and optimization of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.

Ensure robust identity governance and lifecycle management across hybrid environments.

Collaborate with IAM architects to enforce least privilege and role-based access controls.

Drive adoption and configuration of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP).

Implement security controls for SaaS applications, ensuring data protection and compliance.

Monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, threats, and anomalous activity.

Operations & Metrics

Define and track KPIs and metrics to measure effectiveness of security controls.

Respond to security incidents and support forensic investigations as needed.

Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes.

What We Look For in a Candidate Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's preferred.

• years of experience in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in a leadership role

Strong expertise in WAF, secure coding, email security, MFA, SSO, CSPM, CWPP, and SaaS security

Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS / Azure Security are a plus.

Preferred Skills

Experience with tools like Palo Alto Prisma, Wiz, ProofPoint, Azure AD, and CrowdStrike, Cloud Service Providers

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid cloud environment.

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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Disclaimer

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