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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. 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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. 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