Information Security Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ, United States

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 invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future.

The Role

Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) Engineers are expected to respond to and mitigate/remediate cybersecurity alerts from Lumen assets. CIRT Engineers research and recommend preventative measures in conjunction with managing reactive alerts. In addition, CIRT Engineers are responsible to evaluate current capabilities and predict future needs, then work with internal stakeholders, vendors, and peers to anticipate, define, and pursue these capabilities

The Main Responsibilities

Respond to, remediate, and document information security incidents not limited to dashboard (Advanced Threat Appliance & SIEM) alerts, tickets, emails, or phone calls.

· Actively hunt the enterprise for insecure, suspicious, or malicious activity.

· Review data that is processed within the SIEM to find incident evidence and suspicious events as well as out of scope events.

· Verify and validate security notifications from both internal and external sources.

· Identify and resolve incidents that are not defined by (or deviate from) an existing incident response guide.

· Assist with significant incidents as needed or assigned.

· Provide feedback for development and consistency of automated threat detection mechanisms.

· Update and maintain response guides for accuracy.

· Support Security projects to improve Cyber Defense Team or Lumen's security posture.

· Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum Qualifications:

· Undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

· Solid understanding of information security fundamentals, host and network security hardening and requirements; networking protocols; common intrusion techniques; and common risk management concepts.

· Analytical and problem-solving skills related to networking, operating systems, and malware analysis.

· Candidate must possess, or be willing to pursue, applicable professional/technical certifications, such as Security +, C|EH, OSCP, GCIH, CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, GISEC, CISM or CISA.

· Strong oral and written communication skills and comfort with presenting technical issues to all levels of management, as well as non-technical staff.

· Broad technical knowledge of current and emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 4+ years of experience in incident response, computer forensics security, risk assessments, application security or network security.

· Experience in network and/or firewall engineering, administration, design and implementation including experience in applying methodologies and principles for all levels of security.

· Understanding of the following tools: SIEM, IDS / IPS, host based anti-virus, or similar products.

· Experience in network monitoring tools to monitor attacks/threats and doing the initial triage of findings.

· Microsoft or UNIX (including Linux or other UNIX derivatives) operating system administration/support experience.

· Experience with technologies, tools, and process controls to minimize risk and data exposure.

· Development experience in scripting languages such as Python or Perl.

· Experience in large enterprise or carrier data centers and/or networks.

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

$63980 - $85300 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$67340 - $89780 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$70710 - $94270 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$74070 - $98760 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 #: 333965

Background Screening

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. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/i/global/en/faqs) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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

Equal Employment Opportunities

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 (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

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 :

63980

Salary Max :

98760

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. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

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. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Application Deadline

07/17/2024