Network Inventory GIS Engineer

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This 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.

The Role

The Network Inventory GIS Engineer supports the organization’s GIS network inventory. This role is responsible for managing small to medium network GIS inventory projects (data conversion, data migration, data cleanse), network inventory feature development, network inventory defect identification, new technology modeling, training, and general support of peer organizations use of GIS network inventory. Also responsible for creating, modifying, researching, and maintaining various types of geospatial data (polygons, KMZ, SHP).

Location

This is a Work from Home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Essential Functions: Performs basic network inventory data corrections, data analysis, and redlining

• Performs ticket closure for network inventory related tickets (TIER1)

• Contributes to network inventory data mapping and data migrations

• Contributes to network inventory design and feature development (user stories)

• Performs network inventory system and script testing

• Performs basic network inventory process analysis and process development

• Performs small/individual project management, such as tracking project progress, identify and resolve issues, and adjust project plans as necessary

• Contributes to release notes and features

• Performs network inventory administration such as user maintenance

• Contributes to network inventory training and job aid creation

• Performs geospatial analysis

• Generates map files (KMZ, Shape)

What We Look For in a Candidate

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in GIS engineering, analysis, or network inventory.

• Strong understanding of GIS concepts, technologies, and tools, including ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, and open-source GIS tools.

• Experience with GIS analysis, including spatial analysis, network analysis, and data visualization.

• Familiarity with OSP network inventory systems (3GIS, GE Smallworld, OSPI).

• Familiarity with CAD software.

• Advanced MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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

$67,703 - $90,270 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

$71,088 - $94,784 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$74,474 - $99,297 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

Lumen 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.

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Life at Lumen

Life 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.

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