SR LEAD ENGINEER - PUB SEC

Lumen Technologies
$ - $ yearly
United States
Jul 16, 2025
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 Lead Engineer supports the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS-PO). S/he is a member of a small, customer-dedicated team responsible for implementing and operating global telecommunications networks. Responsibilities range from hands-on configuration of MPLS and SONET/SDH services to theoretical consideration of emerging technology as a solution. The Sr Lead Engineer reports to the Program Manager. The Main Responsibilities Serve in customer facing role: Demonstrate professionalism and technical capabilities with customers Provide technical presentations and/or discussion with customer engineering and operations staff Apply experience in international telecommunications technologies: IP (VPLS & MPLS), DIA, LDIE, CVPN, transport/private line and customer premise equipment Facilitate installation, configuration, test, activation/acceptance and maintenance of all telecommunications equipment within specific government facilities Write and implement complex router configurations for IP (L2/L3) services Contribute to project status meetings and updates Produce Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation to coordinate work being done by others Provide post sales capacity analysis and planning for customer premise equipment locations: ensure capacity is available for current and future requirements; recommend capacity augments as required Serve as contact for internal groups during the provisioning/implementation phase of customer orders and work into internal groups on behalf of the program office Maintain current capability in emerging technology space Collaborate with Sales Engineering team for engineering and architecture design support of international networks Maintain detailed network maps and equipment database for international customer network Provide training to colleagues, interns and customers on IP (L2/L3) services (network and CPE) Serve as member of the Public Sector International Team providing international guidance and escalation support; includes building and stewarding relationships with international carriers, as well as resolution of occasional international escalations for other customer program offices Network Operations: Provide hands-on Tier 3+ support for the NOC; engage and facilitate assistance of advanced technical teams when necessary Understand complex circuit theory to assess problems and facilitate repair Evaluate planned maintenance activities to determine potential impacts to customer capabilities Evaluate faults and provide trend analysis Participate in post incident analysis and process improvement Work with vigilance to proactively identify network vulnerabilities; raise issues with the program team for resolution Occasional travel and irregular hours What We Look For in a Candidate Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience Ten or more years applicable IP operations / engineering experience; previous experience with government agencies is valued Certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, ANRS, Network+, Security+ are highly valued Strong briefing ability Proficiency with legacy Level3 systems: EON, Pipeline, SWIFT, DOKU, BPM, OMC Working knowledge of software such as MS Office, Visio, MS Project, Access, PowerPoint, SFA Proficiency with remote team tools: teleconference, video conference, shared online workspaces US citizenship US Government security clearance 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: $129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY. $136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. 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. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits Bonus Structure What to Expect Next #LI-EL1 Requisition #: 338974 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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 07/28/2025