Job description
About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.
The Role
Are you an Operations Engineer with a DevOps mindset? Lumen wants to talk to you!
Take your Network experience to the next level and continue to build on your coding experience. The Lead Operations Engineer position requires a high degree of technical knowledge of Network Operations combined with and coding competencies to support various Lumen organizations. The ideal candidate will have a background in network operations and experience with IP, Metro, Transport, or Access/Broadband networks and provides leadership, guidance, and assistance across different segments. Recognized coding experience and a DevOps skill set are critical parts to develop the tools which will optimize the effectiveness of the team and network. This position will also mentor engineer peers.
The Main Responsibilities
Network Operations
- Work in a Network Operations environment amongst network engineers with the goal of optimizing troubleshooting procedures and expanding machine-to-machine capabilities via automation and tools.
- Ability to effectively manage and deliver multiple projects to operational stability
- Communicate with all stakeholders throughout a project to gain clarification of requirements, provide project status, identify gaps, identify issues, discuss schedules
- Ability to influence the work of others in order to drive medium & large projects to successful completion through effective project management, customer interaction, and coordination
- Ability to effectively estimate the time it will take for themselves and others to perform tasks and are able to influence the team's work to be completed within those timeframes
- Effectively categorize support problems and respond with the appropriate level of urgency
- Support existing applications and procedures
- Write documentation to support applications and processes
- Ability to modularize and scale solutions to meet the agreed upon business transformation goals.
- Collaborate and influence architects and operations team members to make the projects a success from inception to delivery
DevOps
- Work closely with the Network Transformation organization individually or in collaborative teams to design, develop, and deliver various automation integration support and data analysis for clients throughout the Lumen Organization.
- Hands-on with coding practices on multiple applications preferably multiple functional areas using various technologies.
- Champion methodology by demonstrating ownership of all aspects of the development lifecycle
What We Look For in a Candidate
Network Operations
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience. Ideal candidate will have Master’s
- Excellent system understanding and troubleshooting capabilities
- Knowledge of networking protocols (Layer 2 & 3) desirable
- Knowledge of IP, Metro, Transport or Access/Broadband networks.
- Ability to work on your own in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong problem solving and communication skills required
DevOps
- Experience with Linux
- Agile practices, experience with source code control (Git)
- Experience with scripting languages including Python and Perl
- API knowledge and development
- Data Analysis (fault and analytics)
- Experience with databases including Postgres, MySQL and Oracle
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 326365
EEO Statement
We 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, 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.
Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Salary Range
85230
189360
This 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.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
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