SR LEAD ENGINEER - PUB SEC

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. ## The Role The Packet Ethernet Engineer is responsible for performing engineering assessments and site surveys to support the installation, augmentation, and turn-up of customer Packet Ethernet services. This role identifies available space, power, cabling, and equipment requirements within existing network environments, traces customer services on installed hardware, validates facility readiness, and develops accurate technical documentation to support service delivery, grooming, and lifecycle activities. ## The Main Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys at customer and network locations to identify available rack space, power, grounding, cabling paths, and environmental requirements for Packet Ethernet installations
• Trace and document existing customer services on routers, switches, optical transport equipment, patch panels, and associated hardware to support augments, migrations, and turn-ups
• Evaluate existing hardware and facility infrastructure to determine service readiness, equipment compatibility, and implementation constraints
• Develop and maintain accurate engineering records, survey reports, as-built documentation, rack elevations, and port assignments
• Coordinate with engineering, service delivery, field operations, and customers to validate technical requirements and implementation plans
• Identify risks related to space, power, cabling, hardware utilization, and service impacts, and recommend mitigation actions prior to implementation
• Support service activation, grooming, and migration activities by confirming circuit paths, physical connectivity, and equipment assignments
• Ensure all survey and engineering activities are completed in accordance with customer requirements, company standards, and operational procedures
• Handle moderately complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision
• Work closely with customers, Government stakeholders, and internal teams on requirements, site readiness, and implementation support
• Provide technical guidance and field support for service delivery, maintenance, and change activities
• Create, update, and review technical documentation, survey packages, and implementation records ## What We Look For in a Candidate
• Strong knowledge of Packet Ethernet services, Layer 2 transport, routing and switching environments, and customer service delivery infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, rack layouts, engineering work orders, and as-built documentation
• Experience identifying space, power, cabling, and port availability on existing network hardware
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to trace circuits and validate service paths
• Strong customer-facing communication skills and ability to work effectively with field teams, engineers, and project stakeholders
• Strong writing skills required to document survey findings, implementation requirements, and operational procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site survey and engineering tasks
• Some local travel is required; must have a clean driving record

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications, transport, Ethernet, or network engineering environments
• Experience with customer service turn-up, site surveys, circuit tracing, and infrastructure documentation is strongly preferred
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, or similar transport and Ethernet platforms is preferred; relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are a plus

Security Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• Active TS/SCI and other security requirements
• Must maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information (applicants selected will be subject to a government security re-investigation) ## 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:

$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: VA. 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

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We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes. Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win. To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit: https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen 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. Privacy Notice Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data. To review Lumen's Privacy Notice, please visit: https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice 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.