Senior Lead Cloud 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

At Lumen, bold ideas aren’t just encouraged—they’re expected. As an industry disruptor transforming into a technology-driven organization, we’re solving complex challenges and building the infrastructure that powers what’s next for our customers and our world. That transformation depends on trust—trust in our networks, our platforms, and our ability to protect what matters most.

The Senior Lead Cloud Engineer position plays a critical role in delivering on that promise.

Provide expert technical direction in the analysis of multiple and complex systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media. Partner and collaborate with others in the resolution of interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms. Responsible for ensuring the implementation of technical solutions utilizing expertise learned from multiple and complex client environments. Consult and assess industry advances in technical system technologies.

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into cloud costs

• Establish and enforce tagging standards and cost allocation policies. Ensure all resources are tagged every month

• Automate cost management tasks and integrate FinOps tools into CI/CD pipelines

• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans

• Define and document best practices and support procedures

• 24 X 7 X 365 cost monitoring

• Mentor / cross-train team members on existing and new technologies

• Generate automating reporting, define and implement policies related to cost optimization

• Carry out special tasks at Management’s direction

• RBAC/ ABAC access based access control and IAM privilege management

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 5+ years of overall experience and 2+ years as FinOps engineer

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and pricing models

• Deep understanding of cloud native cost management tools and Flexera One Cloud Cost Optimization

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• FinOps Certified Engineer or similar certification

• Experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles.

• May travel for 1-2 times/year for workshops

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

$132,232 - $176,310 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

$138,844 - $185,124 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$145,456 - $193,940 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.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

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