Lumen Technologies is hiring a Senior Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the technical, hands-on design and validation of systems supporting Lumen’s Government and commercially managed services platforms. This role is critical to maintaining our national fiber optic and Layer 2/3 switched network addressing critical infrastructure protection.

What You'll Do

Manage and maintain capacity planning on sites and segments across a national fiber optic and Layer 2/3 switched network.
Track equipment slot availability, optical capacity, Carrier Ethernet capacity, and MPLS Segment Routing capacity.
Manage power, cooling, and Aging/End of Life equipment tracking.
Plan network upgrades to ensure bandwidth ahead of demand.
Update site route maps.
Work with contractors and customers to deliver and integrate requirements meeting all testing and validation specifications.
Provide design review information for Design Review Packages.
Facilitate circuit delivery, integration, activation, and service migrations.
Provide cost models for equipment and labor needed for new sites, routes, and services.
Directly interface with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal Lumen groups.
Provide architecture assistance for installation teams.
Understand and adhere to Federal, customer site, and company policies.
Update network drawings using MS Visio and other software.
Create technology briefs on new products and services with recommendations and rough order magnitude pricing.

What We're Looking For

Experience 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.

Nice to Have

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

Technical Stack

MS Visio
Ciena
Juniper
Infinera

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation range: $91,266.00 - $121,688.00 (for candidates in Virginia).
Health, Life, and Voluntary Lifestyle benefits enhancing physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Lumen Technologies is 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.