Cybersecurity Assurance Analyst (Audit)
Date: May 28, 2026
Location: Remote, US
Company: Lumen Technologies
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 Cybersecurity Assurance Analyst (Audit) is an experienced member of the Information Security Compliance and Audit team with responsibilities for coordinating and executing a variety of compliance audit controls to ensure compliance with Information Security Policy, industry standards, and various compliance standards.
The Cybersecurity Assurance Analyst (Audit) monitors, tests, and coordinates audit and compliance activities related to one or more specific compliance programs/standards and coordinates external audit activities on a periodic basis. This role supports multiple compliance programs. The Senior Information Security Auditor will have strong communication skills to facilitate working with internal customers of a wide variety of audiences. This person will also possess excellent organizational skills to ensure that the necessary documentation is retained for review by other organizations as appropriate.
Location
This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.
The Main Responsibilities
- Work independently and as an experienced member of a team to manage the execution of multiple security controls validations simultaneously with specific deadlines.
- Manage the assigned compliance program to successful completion each year.
- Manage scope and project timelines and assist in managing the project budget.
- Manage day-to-day vendor relationships and assist with vendor evaluations (or Requests for Proposals) as needed.
- Suggest improvements to the compliance and audit control processes.
- Document execution of information security controls and any findings identified during the control validation cycle.
- Consult with control owners such as system administrators, database administrators, application owners and others on developing complete and repeatable control processes including control documentation such as procedures, control evidence, narratives, control matrices, metrics reports, etc.).
- Develop an understanding of each compliance standard and the validation requirements to satisfy the standards, including any policies, rules and regulations or laws governing the area reviewed.
- Consult with internal clients on information security topics, providing guidance on compliance with corporate policy, standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
- Communicate potential control gaps to management along with suggested remediation.
- Educate and train process owners on compliance obligations.
- Monitor and respond to customer and sales requests for information on various compliance initiatives.
- Identify control deficiencies and/or process inefficiencies and develop process improvements.
- Maintain and monitor progress of remediation steps on identified control deficiencies.
What We Look For in a Candidate
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience.
- 2-3 years practical experience with controls validation and compliance testing of CMMC audits, SSAE 16, AT-101 (SOC 1 / SOC 2), PCI, ISO, HIPAA, Privacy, NACHA, or SOX IT General Computer Controls auditing or similar audit experience.
- Professional/technical certifications such as CISA, CISSP, GSEC, or CISM or willingness to pursue.
Compensation
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Life at Lumen
Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.
To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen
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
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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.
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