Sr Network Engineer

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly.

Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future.

The Role

This test position will participate in the testing and development of detailed network growth and evolution plans in support of High-speed Internet services over DSL and GPON (Fiber) technologies by providing top-tier testing support of new product and services for Lumen.

Location

This position is out of the Denver office at 5325 ZUNI ST Denver, CO

The Main Responsibilities

• Testing ADSL1, ADSL2+, VDSL2, GPON and XGS-PON hardware and software solutions to provide top quality High-speed Internet services.
• Being able to test support and results tracking for DSLAMs and GPON OLTs.
• Partnering with Senior level Architects to assist in certification projects for deployment of Access Network equipment into Lumen’s Network.
• Resolving difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like.
• Configuring systems to user environments.
• Supporting the acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services.
• May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership and mentorship.
• Excludes those with full supervisory responsibilities.
• Requires limited direction and guidance.
• Create new test cases to suit expanding technology scope.
• Troubleshoot defects found during testing through packet captures and analysis work.
• Work with other test team members to properly set-up and test new features and functions of these Next Gen Access Technologies.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 3 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering / Computer Science.
• Technical understanding of the different types of xDSL and PON services provided in a consumer telecommunications network.

Ex. PPP, DHCP, OMCI communication, Fiber Services, 802.1Q, etc.)

• Programming and Automation skills specific to scripting with Perl and Python to create re-creatable automation utilizing knowledge of the network equipment under test.
• Accomplished written and verbal communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills as well as practical negotiation skills.
• Must have a high level of professionalism in all activities as well as high work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's program in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering / Computer Science.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with DSLAM and GPON equipment.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with xDSL gateway equipment.
• Expertise in configuring a full end-to-end High-Speed Internet services or In-Home Router Configuration. (PPPoE, or DHCP authentication, 802.1q VLANs, etc.)
• Knowledge and Expert-Level experience in various Operating Systems Environments (Windows, UNIX, Solaris, and Linux.)
• Knowledge and Expert-Level experience in various forms of network security (ex. SSL, HTTPS, IPsec, VPNs, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in various Scripting and Programming languages (ex. JAVA, PHP, HTML5, Python, TCL, SNMP, JavaScript, Perl, etc.)

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$80,510 - $107,340 in these states : AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

$84,740 - $112,980 in these states : AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$88,980 - $118,630 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$93,210 - $124,280 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition # : 334757

Background Screening

If 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.

Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunities

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, gender expression, 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 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.

Application Deadline

09 / 11 / 2024

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