Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

Lumen Technologies

8d • $103,711 - $152,109 • Remote

About The Position

Provide expert technical direction across multiple and complex systems, including planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructure. This role combines advanced networking expertise with collaboration and leadership to ensure optimal network performance, security, and scalability across the organization. The position requires working with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and developing innovative solutions for complex networking challenges while maintaining high availability and security standards.
You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card for consideration for this position.
Location
This is a Work From Home position available from any US-based location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience with typically 5+ years Enterprise level support and design experience
• Data Center Experience: Proven experience in designing and maintaining ACI and NXOS environments.
• Networking Technologies: Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing enterprise-level services including advanced routing protocols (BGP and OSPF), virtual routing (VRFs), and network segmentation.
• Hardware Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of network hardware configuration and maintenance, including platforms such as Cisco, Arista, or Juniper.
• Networking Principles: Advanced understanding of TCP/IP networking principles, OSI model, and enterprise network architecture best practices.
• Cloud Networking: Experience in cloud networking technologies and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with experience in designing and managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Automation: Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, JSON) to enhance operational efficiency.
• Network Security: Familiar with enterprise network security systems, including next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation strategies for at least 3 years.
• Network Load-Balancer: Understanding of network traffic load-balancing technologies, such as local traffic management and global server load-balancing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and WLAN ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Understand, configure, and troubleshoot Data Center environments using Cisco ACI and NXOS platforms.
• Monitor and optimize network performance through advanced diagnostic tools (protocol analyzer, NetBrain, statistical analysis, etc), implementing necessary adjustments for enhanced efficiency.
• Implement and manage cloud network architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and resolve escalated issues from lower support tiers while maintaining system stability and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including detailed network diagrams, design references, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with technology vendors and stakeholders to implement business-focused networking solutions.
• Utilize automation tools and scripts to streamline and improve efficiency for network deployments and operations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level