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We enable secure, high-performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.\nAt Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.\nThis 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.\nThe Role\nIndividual will perform lead engineer functions in the GSD NOC on U.S. Government owned networks. Work location is Denver, CO. The position will support the 1st shift (7 am - 3 pm M - F) and require an active Government security clearance or successful pre-screen evaluation to obtain a security clearance.\nThe Main Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership and Staff DevelopmentProvide advanced technical guidance and complex Tier III support to NOC technicians.\nTrain, develop, and coach NOC technicians, and assess their technical development.\nIdentify technical training needs and coordinate content-specific training with vendors.\n\nNetwork Engineering and OptimizationOptimize the network by grooming and restructuring traffic to support capacity growth.\nEvaluate network performance, recommend improvement strategies, and implement targeted stabilization changes.\nConduct circuit audits.\nPerform customer testing and fault isolation for new service turn-ups.\n\nTechnology Evaluation and ImplementationAssess network technology enhancements through hardware and software regression testing, compliance reviews, and laboratory testing of specific applications.\nAnalyze new project requirements and develop and implement the supporting processes and procedures.\n\nCustomer and Program CollaborationCollaborate closely with customer program offices and management.\n\nWhat We Look For in a Candidate\nQualifications & Requirements\nExperience with Layer II networks and services, Juniper certification preferred\nExperience managing 10G LAN/WAN, 40G, 100G, and alien-wavelength circuits.\nExtensive optical-network experience with various platforms.\nExtensive knowledge of red and orange platforms.\nExperience developing technical documentation and procedures.\nExperience assessing training needs, delivering hands-on technical training, and developing training materials.\nPrior experience in a Lead or Supervisory role in a NOC setting\nFlexibility to work off-shift and weekend schedules as required.\nAbility to explain technical issues to management and government personnel.\nExperience with government networks and customers, with professionalism to work effectively with management and customer representatives.\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple issues simultaneously.\nAbility to work under pressure, collaborate closely with peers, and communicate effectively.\nAssociate degree in engineering, electronics, software, networks, or a related technical or vocational field-or equivalent experience-plus eight or more years of applicable work experience.\nCurrent TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one.\nCompensation\nThis 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.\nLocation Based Pay Ranges:\n$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.\nLumen 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.\nLearn more about Lumen's:\nBenefits\nBonus Structure\nWhat to Expect Next\nRequisition #: 344076\nLife at Lumen\nLife at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI-focused organization. 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.\nOur Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.\nTo learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:\nhttps://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen\nBackground Screening\nIf 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.\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nEqual Employment Opportunities\nWe 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.\nPrivacy Notice\nLumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Applicant 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.\nTo review Lumen’s Global Employment Applicant and Talent Community Privacy Notice, please visit:\nhttps://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice\nDisclaimer\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nPlease 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. 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