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 availabilityActual, planned and future requirementsOptical capacityCarrier Ethernet capacityMPLS Segment Routing capacityPower and cooling requirementsTracking Aging/End of Life equipmentPlanning upgrades to support new requirements ensuring bandwidth ahead of demandUpdating site route mapsWorking with contractors and/or customers to deliver and integrate requirements that meet all testing and validation requirements outlined in the performance specificationProviding design review information for Design Review PackagesFacilitating circuit delivery/integration/activation, and service migrations for the network as requiredProvide cost models for equipment and labor needed to support new sites/routes/services on the networkDirectly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other Lumen groupsProvides architecture assistance for installation teamsUnderstands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practicesUpdates network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applicationsKnowledge and application of zero trust practices and principles to network architectures a plusFamiliarity with server deployments and maintenance for telecommunications Network Management Systems (NMS) a plusTechnology briefs around new products and services with recommendations and rough order magnitude pricing for integration into the networkWhat 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 networksKnowledge of optical equipment, Carrier Ethernet, SR-MPLS and wavelength division multiplexingCandidate 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 experienceKnowledge of Ciena, Juniper and Infinera equipment desirableKnowledge reviewing and analyzing solicitation documents and developing solutionsCompensation

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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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.

Application Deadline
08/26/2025