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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 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

Lumen Technologies is seeking a visionary and execution-driven Vice President of Product Security to lead the development and commercialization of cutting-edge security products. This executive will drive innovation at the intersection of threat intelligence,

secure networking, and scalable SaaS platform, transforming proprietary insights into high-impact, revenue-generating solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with deeptechnical expertise and a strong grasp of security trends. This is a high-impact leadership

that blends strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive immediate results while shaping the long-term vision of our security portfolio. You'll lead a matrixed team of crossfunctional resources with full commercial responsibility for the Lumen Security product

line. This role is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about delivering innovative, scalable security services

This position is a people manager role reporting to the SVP, Product Houses.

The Main Responsibilities

+ Lead Lumen’s Security Product Portfolio by defining the strategy, developing and executing the product roadmap, ensuring financial discipline, and developing detailed market requirements.

+ Strong understanding for different customer segments, to which distribution strategy must be aligned – to include contracting standards, competitive landscape, market dynamics, points of differentiation, value proposition, and quote-to-cash processes.

+ Engage with TS/SCI-cleared environments, including the Department of Defense and intelligence community.

+ Drive product adoption and market expansion through indirect go-to-market strategies.

+ Transform Lumen’s proprietary telemetry and scale SaaS and recurring revenue models by monetizing internal intellectual property.

+ Lead customer-validated product roadmaps that solve complex, real-world network security challenges.

+ Understands and actively manages all the levers that impact financials including funnel, usage, opex, netex, capex, credits, pricing, churn, and company accounting practices – act as the general-manager of the Security Services business.

+ Evangelize product strategy externally with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

+ Forge high-impact alliances with hyperscalers, security ISVs, and emerging vendors.

+ Co-develop differentiated offerings and integrations that enhance Lumen’s product portfolio.

+ Leads with open-mindedness and curiosity, aligned to the core “Lumen8” cultural behaviors: teamwork, trust, transparency, clarity, courage, customer obsession, growth mindset, and respect.

What We Look For in a Candidate

+ Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or Information Security and MBA or Masters preferred.

+ 15+ years of Cybersecurity experience with a strong track record of both technical expertise and business leadership.

+ Deep understanding of threat intelligence, secure networking, and SaaS business models.

+ Demonstrated success in building and scaling product organizations and partner ecosystems

+ Experience working with classified programs and clear environments.

+ Strong executive presence and ability to influence across internal and external stakeholders.

+ Advanced understanding of company financial measures, financial modeling, market dynamics and competitive landscape.

+ Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

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.

Compensation

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.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$238,076 - $317,434 in all states.

Lumen 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.

Learn more about Lumen's:

+ Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

+ Bonus Structure

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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/global/en/faq) . 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.