Job Description

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

The Senior Engineer will participate in multiple team environments and provide efforts to all aspects of system integration including design, needs analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. As a technical and hands-on position, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for systems in support of Lumen’s Government and commercially managed services platforms addressing critical infrastructure protection missions.

The Main Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and maintaining capacity planning on sites and segments on a national fiber optic and Layer 2/3 switched network to include:

• Equipment slot availability
• Actual, planned and future requirements
• Optical capacity
• Carrier Ethernet capacity
• MPLS Segment Routing capacity
• Power and cooling requirements
• Tracking Aging/End of Life equipment
• Planning upgrades to support new requirements ensuring bandwidth ahead of demand
• Updating site route maps
• Working with contractors and/or customers to deliver and integrate requirements that meet all testing and validation requirements outlined in the performance specification
• Providing design review information for Design Review Packages
• Facilitating circuit delivery/integration/activation, and service migrations for the network as required
• Provide cost models for equipment and labor needed to support new sites/routes/services on the network
• Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other Lumen groups
• Provides architecture assistance for installation teams
• Understands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practices
• Updates network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applications
• Knowledge and application of zero trust practices and principles to network architectures a plus
• Familiarity with server deployments and maintenance for telecommunications Network Management Systems (NMS) a plus
• Technology briefs around new products and services with recommendations and rough order magnitude pricing for integration into the network

What We Look For in a Candidate

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience should include designing, building, installing and maintaining Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
• Knowledge of optical equipment, Carrier Ethernet, SR-MPLS and wavelength division multiplexing
• Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active TOP SECRET/SCI Level clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related work experience
• Knowledge of Ciena, Juniper and Infinera equipment desirable
• Knowledge reviewing and analyzing solicitation documents and developing solutions

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:
$91,266.00 - $121,688.00 in these states: VA.

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.

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Requisition #: 336688

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.

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Salary Range

Salary Min : $

Salary Max : $

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

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 visiting

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