Lead Network Systems Engineer

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We’re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world. By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next. At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top‑tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future. The Role As a Lead Construction Manager you will apply advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts and technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues. Main Responsibilities Lead the development, evaluation and implementation of new and innovative principles, processes and applications. Exercise considerable latitude in decision‑making under limited consultative direction toward predetermined long‑range targets. Analyze complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices. Resolve difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms. Configure systems to user environments. Support acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services; act as subject matter expert in applied research, development, and design of new products. Act as primary consultant to leadership detailing the technical requirements and specifications necessary to obtain solutions. May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower level employees. Excludes those with full supervisory responsibilities. Require limited direction and guidance with most tasks. Qualifications Consulting level bachelor’s degree; typically with 8+ years of experience. 6+ years of experience with a master’s degree. Compensation 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. Location‑based pay ranges

• 105,786 – $141,047 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY
• 111,074 – $148,099 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
• 116,364 – $155,152 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

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