Lumen Technologies · 9 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $122K/yr
7+ years expLumen Technologies is a company focused on connecting people, data, and applications to drive business growth. The Senior Network Engineer will develop network configurations and devices for ethernet and IP access networks while providing expertise in network design and automation.
Telecom & CommunicationsBig DataInformation TechnologyInformation ServicesInfrastructureOptical CommunicationSecurityTelecommunicationsVoIPWireless
Responsibilities
Interacts with Network Architecture (IP, and Security), Planning, Operations, Lab, Systems (automation, alarming) to implement equipment and designs necessary to evolve Metro Ethernet Network(s)
Ability to research, write requirements to test hardware and software to ensure interoperability and validation of features, functions and behavior. Expertise in the certification of equipment, MOPs/network configurations
Layer 2 Expertise of ethernet switching equipment and switching architectures used on Lumen's Metro Network(s)
Expert level troubleshooting knowledge with multiple vendor routing and forwarding architectures to resolve possible production issues or design behavior issues. Solid experience with QoS traffic classification, remarking and per class queuing. Create QoS configurations to meet Product specifications and to resolve production issues
Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts and technologies to solve complex problems and issues Coding/Scripting fluency in python, perl
Interacts and drives vendor requirements, resolution of bug fixes, code upgrades, and vendor development as necessary
Resolves difficult production/interoperability problems by working with cross functional teams and applying advanced engineering and network principles, theories and concepts
Self-motivated with problem solving capabilities, sense of urgency and accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience/education
Typically 7+ years related experience or 4+ years related experience with Masters degree
Deep understanding of network protocols (Ethernet, OSPF, BGP, Segment Routing)
Excellent documentation/technical writing skills required
Strong troubleshooting skills
Some level of system administration experience with focus on scripting and tools such as Ansible/Puppet/Chef, Python, PowerShell etc
Interacts with Network Architecture (IP, and Security), Planning, Operations, Lab, Systems (automation, alarming) to implement equipment and designs necessary to evolve Metro Ethernet Network(s)
Ability to research, write requirements to test hardware and software to ensure interoperability and validation of features, functions and behavior
Expertise in the certification of equipment, MOPs/network configurations
Layer 2 Expertise of ethernet switching equipment and switching architectures used on Lumen's Metro Network(s)
Expert level troubleshooting knowledge with multiple vendor routing and forwarding architectures to resolve possible production issues or design behavior issues
Solid experience with QoS traffic classification, remarking and per class queuing
Create QoS configurations to meet Product specifications and to resolve production issues
Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts and technologies to solve complex problems and issues
Coding/Scripting fluency in python, perl
Interacts and drives vendor requirements, resolution of bug fixes, code upgrades, and vendor development as necessary
Resolves difficult production/interoperability problems by working with cross functional teams and applying advanced engineering and network principles, theories and concepts
Self-motivated with problem solving capabilities, sense of urgency and accountability
Preferred
MS / M Tech / BS / B Tech degree in Engineering, related technical field preferred, or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of telecommunications, specifically with MEF structures and IP protocols
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
Network vendor certification (Cisco IOS, Nokia NOS, Ciena SAOS)
Industry experience with DevOps
Benefits
Health
Life
Voluntary Lifestyle benefits
Company
Lumen Technologies
Lumen delivers the most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44B2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $425M
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Kate Johnson
President and CEO
Sean Alexander
Senior Vice President of Connected Ecosystems
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