Remote Senior Network Infrastructure Architect

Lumen; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 145,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a senior network engineer to provide expert technical direction across complex enterprise networks, including LAN/WAN, cloud and security. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and design scalable, high‑availability solutions for a distributed workforce.

This fully remote US role requires hands‑on experience with routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP), SD‑WAN, cloud networks (AWS/Azure/GCP), and automation (Python/Ansible).

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and managing enterprise networks.
• Proficiency with routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Experience with security and cloud networking in hybrid/multi-cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex enterprise network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Understand and drive network integration requirements for security initiatives, including firewall configurations, VPN implementations, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Monitor and optimize network performance through advanced diagnostic tools, implementing necessary adjustments for enhanced efficiency.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud network architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and resolve escalated issues from lower support tiers while maintaining system stability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including detailed network diagrams, design references, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with technology vendors and stakeholders to implement business-focused networking solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior network engineers while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Plan and execute network capacity improvements, failure testing, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Utilize automation tools and scripts to streamline and improve efficiency fornetwork deployments and operations.

Skills

Networking technologies

SD-WAN

Hardware knowledge

Networking principles

Cloud networking

Automation

Leadership

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Juniper

Job description

Lumen is seeking a senior network engineer to provide expert technical direction across complex enterprise networks, including LAN/WAN, cloud and security. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and design scalable, high‑availability solutions for a distributed workforce.

This fully remote US role requires hands‑on experience with routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP), SD‑WAN, cloud networks (AWS/Azure/GCP), and automation (Python/Ansible).