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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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Engineer to lead the testing, validation, and qualification of Metro Ethernet and optical transport solutions in a lab environment. This role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Metro Ethernet, transport optics, multi-vendor interoperability, and network performance validation. The ideal candidate will partner with Lumen architects, engineering teams, and technology vendors to validate requirements, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and certify solutions for production deployment. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, defining validation methodologies, analyzing test results, and providing technical recommendations to stakeholders. The candidate will also collaborate with automation engineers to develop scalable automated test suites supporting functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing, while ensuring solutions meet Lumen's quality, reliability, and deployment readiness standards.\nThis is a hybrid role working part time out of our lab on Zuni St. in Denver, CO.\nThe Main Responsibilities\nManiacal focus on a customer obsessed culture with every team member being comfortable being uncomfortable as bold innovations position Lumen for continue industry-firsts\nBe customer obsessed and be vulnerable - be willing to learn from employees and customers to operationalize innovative technologies that deliver the best-connected experience.\nDemonstrated high command for the skills and technology related to Core & Access equipment (OSI model, IP, Routing, Switching, Security, ITU standards, RFCs, etc.)\nSubject Matter Expert level experience with Ethernet, IP Routing, MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, LLDP, Layer 2/3 services, Ethernet Transport, Dark/Grey Fiber.\nStrong testing experience and understanding of Fiber modes & Optical Test methodologies (SMF/MMF/DWDM/CWDM/Dark Fiber/Grey Fiber/SFP/QSFP)\nExperience with API testing, network automation, server deployment, Linux administration, and scripting using Python, PowerShell, and Bash.\nExperience using Spirent, Keysight, Calient, and other carrier-grade network test platforms.\nAble to design & Implement test cases and build test plans\nHistory of troubleshooting defects to identify a root cause\nClear and concise communicator, written and verbal\nUnderstanding of testing methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps\nAtlassian Jira experience\nWhat We Look For in a Candidate\nBS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field required or equivalent work experience\nMS in same fields preferred or equivalent work experience\n5+ years of experience in Computer Networking\n5+ years of experience in Testing/Troubleshooting\nExtensive experience with Metro Ethernet Networking, IP Routing and Switching, MPLS, 100G/400G optics, DWDM/CWDM\nExperience validating solutions across Cisco, Ciena, Adtran, ADVA, Nokia, Juniper, Axon, and other networking platforms.\nStrong working knowledge of Metro Ethernet architectures including Rings, Aggregators, Concentrators, and Access Networks.\nThorough experience using Linux/Bash/PowerShell/Python and familiarity with REST APIs and network telemetry\nKnowledgeable in Ethernet and Fiber testing and performance levels.\nExperience leading projects and being a subject matter expert\nWell-versed in test lab operations\nSkilled in troubleshooting\nIdeally have one or more of: CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWNP, CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, CEH, OSCP ACSA, MS certs (Power, Azure, Security)\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$111,074 - $144,099 in these states: CO\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. Learn more about Lumen's:Benefits\nBonus Structure\nWhat to Expect Next\nRequisition #: 343446\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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