Lead Network Engineer
About The Position
This role establishes and advances comprehensive validation frameworks that provide measurable confidence in solution readiness, scalability, resilience, and operational performance. By leveraging data-driven insights, the Lead Network Engineer delivers strategic recommendations that influence technology roadmaps, product qualification decisions, and organizational priorities. In addition, this leader champions the transformation of testing capabilities through scalable automation, fostering continuous improvement across functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing disciplines. The Lead Network Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring network solutions consistently achieve the highest standards of quality, reliability, operational excellence, and business value while supporting the organization's long-term growth and transformation objectives.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science,Telecommunications, or related field required or equivalent work experience
- 5-8 years of experience in Computer Networking, 5-8 years of experience in Testing/Troubleshooting
- Extensive experience with Metro Ethernet Networking, IP Routing and Switching, MPLS, 100G/400G optics, DWDM/CWDM
- Experience validating solutions across Cisco, Ciena, Adtran, ADVA, Nokia, Juniper, Axon, and other networking platforms.
- Strong working knowledge of Metro Ethernet architectures including Rings, Aggregators, Concentrators, and Access Networks.
- Thorough experience using Linux/Bash/PowerShell/Python and familiarity with REST APIs and network telemetry and knowledgeable in Ethernet and Fiber testing and performance levels.
- Experience leading projects and being a subject matter expert
- Well-versed in test lab operations
- Skilled in troubleshooting
Nice To Haves
- MS in same fields preferred or equivalent work experience
- Ideally have one or more of: CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWNP, CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, CEH, OSCP ACSA, MS certs (Power, Azure, Security
Responsibilities
- Maniacal focus on a customer obsessed culture with every team member being comfortable being uncomfortable as bold innovations position Lumen for continue industry-firsts
- Be customer obsessed and be vulnerable – be willing to learn from employees and customers to operationalize innovative technologies that deliver the best-connected experience.
- Demonstrated high command for the skills and technology related to Core & Access equipment (OSI model, IP, Routing, Switching, Security, ITU standards, RFCs, etc.)
- Subject Matter Expert level experience with Ethernet, IP Routing, MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, LLDP, Layer 2/3 services, Ethernet Transport, Dark/Grey Fiber.
- Strong testing experience and understanding of Fiber modes & Optical Test methodologies (SMF/MMF/DWDM/CWDM/Dark Fiber/Grey Fiber/SFP/QSFP)
- Experience with API testing, network automation, server deployment, Linux administration, and scripting using Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
- Experience using Spirent, Keysight, Calient, and other carrier-grade network test platforms.
- Able to design & Implement test cases and build test plans
- History of troubleshooting defects to identify a root cause
- Clear and concise communicator, written and verbal
- Understanding of testing methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps
- Atlassian Jira experience
Benefits
- Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
