PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECT

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role 
 The Principal Technology Architect (Security) provides Top in Class Solution Architecture support for cybersecurity solutions and services. They are the customer’s trusted advisor whom will be responsible for architecting and designing solution that will deliver the outcomes and achieves the customer’s business needs and objectives.  The Principal Technology Architect (Security) is responsible to provide consultative technical expertise throughout the sales cycle which includes the preparation and presentation of designs, bids, and proposals.

Objectives: Thought Leadership: Function as thought leader in Security - can demonstrate industry segment knowledge on how technology can meet real world customers’ needs and challenges Driving Revenue Growth: Increase sales and adoption of Lumen's Advanced MDR services by effectively designing and presenting compelling security solutions to prospective and existing customers. Expanding Market Reach: Contribute to the expansion of Lumen's market share in the Advanced MDR space by developing and promoting innovative solutions that address evolving customer needs, particularly in OT and cloud security. Ensuring Customer Satisfaction: Deliver exceptional customer experiences by providing expert guidance, tailored solutions, and seamless post-sales support. Strengthening Lumen's Expertise: Contribute to the enhancement of Lumen's Advanced MDR service offerings and internal knowledge base by staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. Promoting Collaboration and Efficiency: Foster a collaborative environment with internal teams (sales, product management, marketing) to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement in solution development and delivery. The Main Responsibilities 
 Pre-sales Engagement:  Lead consultative engagements with prospective and existing customers to understand their security needs and challenges. Design and propose Lumen’s Advanced MDR or other security services from our portfolio, incorporating threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, and other relevant security services. Develop and deliver persuasive and compelling presentations, proposals, and solution documentation that clearly articulate the value proposition of our services, in a professional and engaging manner. Collaborate with sales teams to qualify opportunities and drive successful outcomes. Effectively communicate Lumen's technical capabilities to customers, aligning their expectations with our offerings and roadmaps. Develop strong relationships with customers and internal sales teams to drive opportunities to closure and exceed sales targets. Solution Design:  Translate customer requirements into detailed technical designs for Advanced MDR deployments, considering factors such as network architecture, technology stack, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. Define integration points with existing customer security infrastructure and tools. Contribute to the development and enhancement of our service offerings by providing feedback of market or industry trends to our Product team, as continuous improvement. Stay