Lead Information Security Engineer

Lumen Lead Information Security Engineer Santa Fe, New Mexico Apply Now

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.

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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 Lumen Threat Research team is looking for an experienced security analyst to identify, track, and summarize emerging threats on the internet. We need your skills to help research, understand, and identify emerging threats that are at the forefront of today’s cybersecurity current events.

We are searching for a Security Research Engineer that has broad knowledge of threats, and a desire to learn even more. You will help us stay on top of emerging problems and track the world’s botnets that pose a threat to the internet and our customers. If you have a passion for making the internet a safer place, and a love of working with cutting edge technologies, this is the job you have been looking for.

The Main Responsibilities

1. Administration of SIEM Platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, LogRythm, McAfee ESM, Microsoft OMS, etc.)
2. Develop custom content in SIEM Platforms
3. Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
4. Perform analysis, design, and development of custom correlation rules, reports, and dashboards.
5. Analyze performance and overall health of SIEM platform.
6. Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions that meet security requirements (relating to SIEM solutions and event collection).
7. Analyze general information assurance-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
8. Act as a technology escalation point for SIEM and underlying event collection components.
9. Manage endpoint security solution suites.
10. Meet client’s operational and security goals utilizing cloud products and technologies.
11. Perform Incident Response per the client’s Incident Response Plan.
12. Develop custom correlation, reports, and dashboards.
13. Implement and test custom parsers.
14. Configure and tune SIEM platform to ensure optimal performance.
15. Provide expertise in event collection and parsing related to SIEM platform.
16. Assess existing SIEM platform and identify key system flaws and areas of improvement.
17. Perform annual assessment of SIEM configuration and custom content.
18. Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects.
19. Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review/regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered.
20. Help establish baseline and plan for improvement of a large enterprise deployment of SIEM and event collection platform.
21. Possess and apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
22. Operate with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
23. Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

What We Look For in a Candidate

1. Typically 8+ years of IT Security experience with Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education and experience; 6+ years of IT Security experience with Master’s Degree.
2. Expert in one of the following SIEM platforms: Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, LogRythm, McAfee ESM, Microsoft OMS.
3. Experience writing custom parsers.
4. Exposure to at least one industry standard data parsing language.
5. Advanced experience in networking (TCP/IP) protocols, computer/network security, and system administration.
6. Advanced knowledge of event collection technologies.
7. Background in INFOSEC operations, endpoint management, and network topology.
8. Windows and Linux skills desired.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$94420 - $125890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$99390 - $132510 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$104360 - $139140 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$109330 - $145770 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Requisition #: 335023

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status.

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.

Salary Range

Salary Min : 94420

Salary Max : 145770

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process.