Job title: Network Engineer
Company: Lumen Technologies
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
The Network Engineer is responsible for analysis, design, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and repair of laboratory network infrastructure and applications with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols and technologies to meet customer requirements within applicable standards and regulations.
Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Required
Location: Herndon, VA
Occasional travel to customer locations for meetings
The Main Responsibilities
- Maintain health of laboratory network equipment, such as switches, routers, firewalls, and networking tools and applications.
- Lead technical projects through its entirety: research, conceptualization, feasibility assessment, design, procurement, lab test and evaluation, implementation planning, training, documentation, and transition to the operational environment.
- Create technical documents including network drawings, test plans, test reports, implementation plans, and white papers.
- Collaborate in the design of the network enterprise including IP address schemes, routing/switching, segmentation, and security.
- Serve as Tier III support to an enterprise network operations center through in-depth analysis of complex networking problems.
- Provide mentoring and technical/engineering advice to junior engineers.
- Knowledgeable in security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems/networks from attacks, viruses, data tampering, unauthorized system entry, and other emerging threats.
- Continue education/training in disciplines necessary to perform duties.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Qualifications & Critical Skills
Expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols and technologies: IS-IS, BGP/MP-BGP (multi AS) and MPLS routing protocols, Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP), Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), MPLS Layer-2/Layer-3 Virtual Private Network (VPN), OSPF, Multicast, etc.
IPV4/IPv6 management protocols, Filter Based Forwarding (FBF) Multi-Hop Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (MBFD) Ethernet Operation, Firewalls including Access Control List (ACL), Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) Protocol and Network Management with 802.1Q and VRRP/HSRP Certificate Authority Server, ACE/SecureID Server, TACACS+, RADIUS, FTP/SFTP/TFTP, SSH, NTP, SNMP
Proficient with security protocols: 802.1x, IPSEC, MACSEC, SSL/TLS, TACACS+, RADIUS, etc.
Experience with router regression testing.
Experience writing technical document writing.
Familiarity with COMSEC practices and cryptographic devices.
Proficient with test tools, e.g. Ethernet test sets, packet captures, protocol analyzers, and the ability to analyze test data.
Computer literate in MS Office apps and MS Visio.
Must possess considerable business acumen.
Ability to quickly adapt to advancing technologies and procedural changes.
Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with other technologists and business partners to maintain high service levels in a demanding environment.
Technical certifications
DOD 8570.01 IAT Level II (Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
CCNP or JNCIP required. CCIE or JNCIE desired.
Education or Equivalent Experience
Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field and at least six years of experience in enterprise network design.
12 years of experience in lieu of degree.
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 Salary Ranges
$109,330 – $182,220 in these states: VA
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 #: 331675
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EEO Statement
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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
Salary Min :
109330
Salary Max :
182220
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 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
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Expected salary: $109330 – 182220 per year
Location: Herndon, VA
Job date: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:07:20 GMT
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