Job Search Assistant
Sr Network Engineer
Lumen • Remote • Posted 16 days ago
Boost your interview chances in seconds
Tailored resume, cover letter, and cheat sheet
Remote • Full-time • $80,510-$124,280/yr • Senior Level
Job Highlights
Using AI ⚡ to summarize the original job post
The Senior Network Engineer at Lumen is responsible for managing network elements for voice and data networks, monitoring and evaluating capacity utilization, and forecasting bandwidth growth. This role involves developing plans for capacity relief, performing engineering work, and specializing in planning and engineering for complex network systems. The position is fully remote within the United States and requires a strong focus on scripting and tools such as Ansible, Python, Perl, and PowerShell, as well as MEF Certification.
Responsibilities
- Triggers projects utilizing the most feasible, practical, and economical means.
- Performs engineering work and applied research, development, and design of new projects.
- Specializes in planning and/or engineering.
- Analyzes complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment.
- Handles moderately complex engineering assignments and configures systems to user environments.
- Resolves difficult interoperability problems across all platforms including e-mail, file transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing, and more.
- Acts as a technical project leader or provides work leadership for lower-level employee.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
- 6 - 8 years of related experience
- Strong focus on scripting and tools such as Ansible, Python, Perl, PowerShell etc.
- MEF Certified or MEF Aware
- Excellent documentation/technical writing skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
Preferred
- MEF Certified
About Lumen
Lumen is a global telecommunications company providing an enterprise technology platform for businesses to utilize emerging applications and data. They offer connectivity solutions across various industries, aiming to simplify complex technologies and enable innovation while supporting environmental sustainability and maintaining high corporate governance standards.
Full 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.
Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
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**
Interacts with Architecture (IP and Security), Planning, Operations, Lab, Systems (automation, alarming) to implement equipment and designs necessary to evolve Metro Ethernet Network(s).
**Location**
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ Metro Ethernet Engineering - Lead Network Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Interacts with 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.
+ Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts, and technologies to solve complex problems and issues
+ 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
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
+ 6 - 8 years of related experience
+ 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.
+ Coding/Scripting fluency in java, groovy script, perl, phthon.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MEF Certified
**Compensation**
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.
**Location Based Pay Ranges**
**$80510 - $107340** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
**$84740 - $112980** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
**$88980 - $118630** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
**$93210 - $124280** in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.
Requisition #: 334854
**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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.
**Salary Range**
**Salary Min :**
80510
**Salary Max :**
124280
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 here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-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 clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)
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.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
**Application Deadline**
09/25/2024
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.
Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
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**
Interacts with Architecture (IP and Security), Planning, Operations, Lab, Systems (automation, alarming) to implement equipment and designs necessary to evolve Metro Ethernet Network(s).
**Location**
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ Metro Ethernet Engineering - Lead Network Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Interacts with 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.
+ Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts, and technologies to solve complex problems and issues
+ 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
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
+ 6 - 8 years of related experience
+ 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.
+ Coding/Scripting fluency in java, groovy script, perl, phthon.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MEF Certified
**Compensation**
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.
**Location Based Pay Ranges**
**$80510 - $107340** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
**$84740 - $112980** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
**$88980 - $118630** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
**$93210 - $124280** in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.
Requisition #: 334854
**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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.
**Salary Range**
**Salary Min :**
80510
**Salary Max :**
124280
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 here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-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 clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)
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.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
**Application Deadline**
09/25/2024
Search for other jobs like this one:
Search for popular related roles:
Remote Senior Network & Systems Engineer jobsRemote Senior Network Software Engineer jobsRemote Senior Systems and Network Engineer jobsRemote Senior Network/Infrastructure Engineer jobsRemote Senior Network Operation Engineer jobsRemote Senior Network System Engineer jobsRemote Senior Professional Network Engineer jobsRemote Senior Networking Engineer jobsRemote Senior Network Development Engineer jobsRemote Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer jobs
Search nearby locations hiring for this role:
Senior Network Engineer jobs in Eaton, COSenior Network Engineer jobs in Severance, COSenior Network Engineer jobs in Laramie, WYSenior Network Engineer jobs in Windsor, COSenior Network Engineer jobs in Wellington, COSenior Network Engineer jobs in Fort Collins, COSenior Network Engineer jobs in Timnath, CO