Senior Infra Architect for AI-Ready Networking - Remote

Lumen; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Remote work

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage complex enterprise networks across on-prem and cloud environments. You will drive security-focused implementations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with vendors to deliver scalable, reliable connectivity for AI-ready workloads.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on technical excellence in a remote US setting. Join a high-accountability team focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing enterprise-level services including advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network segmentation.
• Proven experience in designing and maintaining SD-WAN environments with Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network hardware configuration and maintenance (Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and enterprise network architecture best practices.
• Expertise in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with hybrid/multi-cloud design experience.
• Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Ansible).
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex enterprise network infrastructures (LAN/WAN/WLAN) with security focus.
• Drive network integration for security initiatives (firewall configurations, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Monitor and optimize network performance using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Design and manage cloud network architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and resolve escalated issues while ensuring stability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation (diagrams, references, SOPs).
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to deploy business-focused networking solutions.
• Mentor junior network engineers and promote knowledge sharing.
• Plan capacity improvements, failover testing, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Utilize automation scripts to streamline deployments and operations.

Skills

Networking

SD-WAN

Hardware

Networking Principles

Cloud Networking

Automation

Leadership

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Juniper

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage complex enterprise networks across on-prem and cloud environments. You will drive security-focused implementations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with vendors to deliver scalable, reliable connectivity for AI-ready workloads.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on technical excellence in a remote US setting. Join a high-accountability team focused on innovation.