[Remote] Senior Director of Security Architecture and Engineering (Public Sector) Job Details | Lumen Technologies

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lumen Technologies is a company focused on connecting people, data, and applications to drive business growth. They are seeking a Senior Director of Security Architecture & Engineering to lead cybersecurity initiatives for their Public Sector portfolio, ensuring compliance with federal security standards and guiding teams in delivering secure solutions.ResponsibilitiesSet the vision and multi‑year roadmap for public‑sector security architecture and secure service deliveryProvide executive oversight of network, cloud, identity, and data‑protection architectures aligned to FedRAMP and federal standardsLead compliance strategy across FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP ATOs, and continuous monitoringRepresent Lumen as a senior technical SME with government CIO/CISO stakeholders and internal executivesDrive modernization of security platforms, cloud migration, automation, and SOC/SIEM evolutionLead and develop a high‑performing team of security architects and engineersPartner closely with Product, Operations, Program Management, and Compliance to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant solutionsSkills15+ years in cybersecurity or network engineering; 5–7+ years leading security architecture for mission‑critical or regulated environmentsDeep expertise in federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, TIC 3.0, CMMC)Broad technical mastery across cloud security, network architecture, identity, SIEM/SOC design, automation, and modern security platformsStrong executive communication and stakeholder‑management skillsProven ability to define strategy, build roadmaps, and drive cross‑functional executionMaster's degree required; U.S. citizenship and federal suitability clearance requiredFinancial acumen in budgeting, cost modeling, and investment planningCISSP/CISM preferredSecret+ clearance preferredBenefitsLumen 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.Company OverviewCenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity, and security solutions to customers around the world. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lumen.com.