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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. 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 base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job’s location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.
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
09/25/2024
