Vice President Security Products

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.

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 deep technical expertise and a strong grasp of security trends.

This is a high‑impact leadership role 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 cross‑functional 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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