SR LEAD ENGINEER - PUB SEC

Lumen Technologies•Herndon, VA

2d•$142,603 - $190,137•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

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
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
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)

Nice To Haves

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

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