Senior Lead Planning Engineer

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled network analyst to lead innovative projects and ensure seamless connectivity across systems. This role involves analyzing complex local and wide area networks, providing expert consultancy, and leading strategic planning initiatives. Join a dynamic team that values teamwork, trust, and transparency, while enjoying the flexibility of a work-from-home position. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to make a lasting impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network systems and project management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of innovative network solutions.
• Analyze complex network systems and provide technical consultancy.

Skills

Network Analysis

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Business Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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 looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Sets direction for systems, networks, user services, and vendor development efforts. Defines the direction for the organization, standards, and tests systems and hardware to ensure interoperability and validates features and functions. Analyzes complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices. Resolves difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms. Configures systems to user environments. Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services. Regarded as a subject matter expert and may act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower level employees. Excludes those with full supervisory responsibilities.

Location

This is a Work from Home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Leads the development, evaluation, and implementation of new and innovative principles, processes, and applications.
• Exercises considerable latitude in decision-making under limited consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets.
• Analyzes complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices.
• Acts as primary consultant to leadership detailing the technical requirements and specifications necessary to obtain solutions.
• Requires limited direction and guidance with most tasks.
• Possesses specific SME level knowledgebase/skillset in one or more network layers and supports peers as SME.
• Provides support of peers in specialized skill and/or supports long range strategic planning for region.
• Supports network architecture, site level strategic planning with market/region ownership.
• Project/Program management experience to be applied as a support for program.
• Supports and leads various reporting and automation initiatives.
• Applies business analytic skills to justify strategic decisions and must articulate to upper level management.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as organizational skills.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Typically, 10+ years related experience.
• 8+ years related experience with Master’s degree.

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

$129,639 - $172,852 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
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$142,603 - $190,137 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.

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.

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.