Lead IT Systems Engineer - Federal- VA
Company: Lumen Technologies
Location: Herndon
Posted on: September 10, 2023
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Job Description:
About Lumen Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at
its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With
450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60
countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for
applications and data to help businesses, government and
communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen's
network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration
solutions and our purpose to further human progress through
technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies,
Twitter: lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram:
lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. The Role The
Lead IT Systems Engineer will work in a challenging, hands-on
environment supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
and other specialized customers in support of National Cyber
Protection System (NCPS) initiatives. The candidate will work
seamlessly with the ISSM and other IT Security staff to create a
holistic and fully integrated IT Security organization for the
overarching Program. The Main Responsibilities Participate in the
planning, design and implementation of enterprise security
architecture. Provide administrative support for information
security systems and applications. Facilitate penetration testing
and vulnerability assessments against system test beds and
production systems to evaluate effectiveness of system
configurations including validation of system software and hardware
configurations. Perform security analysis and risk/vulnerability
assessments and coordinate with ISSO teams to update security
authorization documentation (SSP, SAP, etc.) as required.
Participate in incident response and coordination in response to
any information assurance concerns. Participate in the
decision-making process for developing recommendations to mitigate
vulnerabilities and discovered weaknesses. Conduct tuning
engagements with security engineers to develop/adjust security
system tool rules and response procedures. Assess network traffic,
detect data anomalies, and provide detailed reporting on same.
Serve as a team member to support the analysis of general network
technical problems and provide recommendations and technical
support in solving these problems. What We Look For in a Candidate
Basic Qualifications: Available 24/7 for Network Outages and
Maintenance window work. Must be available for rotating on-call and
work after hours as needed. Candidate must be a US Citizen and hold
an active Department of Defense TOPSECRET SCI clearance to be
considered for this position. Strong organizational skills and
ability to stay focused while managing multiple tasks concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience in Information
Security, Information Assurance (IA), or Cyber Security programs. 5
years of experience with system security concepts, system security
assessments, threat and vulnerability management, penetration
testing, vulnerability assessments, vulnerability mitigation,
and/or implementing and managing penetration testing tools. 5 years
of experience in reporting status and recommendations for
improvements to either federal government or commercial leadership.
Deep understanding of Information Assurance frameworks and Federal
information security requirements (e.g. ISO 27000 series, NIST
800-53 and 800-171, NIST RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
Previous work experience with Department of Defense (DoD),
Intelligence Community, or other government agency (e.g. DHS, DOE,
Veterans Affairs, etc.). Certified Information System Security
Professional (CISSP) or equivalent degrees or certifications.
Demonstrate an understanding of balancing security risk, cost and
delivery requirements. Strong technical skills and understanding of
information systems, network protocols, firewalls, intrusion
prevention systems, log management, network behavior analysis,
vulnerability scan tools and processes. Ability to provide
proactive status of assigned work and ability to estimate level of
effort for future work. Strong critical thinking/analytical skills,
creativity, and a proven drive for quality. What to Expect Next
Requisition : 324383 EEO Statement 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 above job definition information has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by employees within
this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change
based on changing business needs and conditions. Salary Range
Salary Min : 85230 Salary Max : 189360 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 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
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are
governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement
provisions.
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