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.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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 Senior Security Professional will work under the Senior Manager Security - Federal and provide security administrative support to complex
government programs with personnel security responsibilities ranging from public trust to collateral clearance to SCI access requirements. This is an
onsite, federal team role in Denver which will require a Security Clearance in joining a growing team with Lumen.

The Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Provide administrative security support in areas of Personnel, Program, Physical and Operations Security for Sensitive, DoD, and SCI programs to ensure the protection of proprietary, CUI, and classified information in compliance with both Company and government policies and directivesSupport the processing and management of personnel clearances ranging from Public Trust, Collateral, to SCI ensuring information is accurately maintained in systems such as DISS and SIMSWork closely with the Sr. Manager Security/Program Security Manager to ensure all security policies and procedures are documented and all briefed employees are properly trained on security requirements and classification policiesProvide classified and unclassified program security briefings and training including indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual security refresher training per customer requirementsEnsure the interpretation of government program classification guides and education is applied as needed to the government programsAssist the Sr. Manager Security/Program Security Manager with investigations of incidents, security infractions or violationsPass clearances via DISS/approved customer method as needed as well as supporting government location access requests for uncleared personnelMay be required to assist the IT team with troubleshooting, hardware installsMay be required to support physical security requirements of secure facilities in accordance with contractual requirements, and applicable NISPOM and ICD regulations. This includes supporting management and maintenance of access control and intrusion detection systemsMay be required to support communication security (COMSEC) responsibilities in accordance with customer requirementsWhat We Look For in a Candidate

Knowledge of:

Government policies, procedures and systems used for processing and managing clearances, and Executive Orders, NISPOM and ICDs that describe the policies and procedures for protection of classified information and the application and compliance with those policies to develop a strong security programHuman behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivationRelevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutionsStructure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarPrinciples and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionInvestigative and analytical techniques, procedures, and requirements

Ability to:

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writingListen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentencesCommunicate information and ideas in speaking and in writing so others will understandApply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make senseTell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem

Basic Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Must be a United States Citizen with ability to hold and maintain a Top Secret government clearanceThis is a security administration position dedicated to supporting government contractsWorking knowledge of resource material such as Executive Orders, NISPOM and ICDs that describes the policies and procedures for the protection of classified information and the ability to overlay those policies to develop a strong security programMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsBackground in multiple security related fields (Personnel, Physical, Operations, Information)Ability to handle difficult people and/or situations in high pressure environmentsTeam playerExcellent time management and organizational skillsMust be a self-starter with a solution-based focusUtilize forward thinking to anticipate customer/government changes and challengesBasic knowledge and understanding of information systemsProficient in Microsoft Office applications-including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or applicable years of experience preferredActive TS clearance with current SSBI/T5R investigationCI polygraphCompensation

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

$88,980 - $118,630 in these states: CO 

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.

 

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.

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 336239

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. 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.

 

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

 

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Application Deadline
01/18/2025