Senior Network Implementation Engineer

Atlanta, GA, United States

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.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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

Decommissioning Implementation Engineer is responsible for all Transport equipment decommissioning, Real Estate/ Collocation vacates, rearrangements and removals. This is an Individual Contributor position that reports to Senior Manager Planning in the Network Planning & Access Management group.

Location

This position is fully remote work from home within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

Analyzes local and wide area network systems, including planning, designing, and evaluating network build solutions by applying proposed and approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements.

Handles complex work: complex and legacy network decoms, complex relocations, large and multi-node ring /systems decoms.

Maintains and updates network inventory records.

Mentors peers frequently, drafts internal team documentation.

Participates in Inter and Intra-departmental forums that drive change, new technology, new applications, new processes, new systems, etc. that align to business priorities.

Researches ambiguous obstacles and resolves within span of control.

Participates in managing daily team workload and conflicting priorities.

Works independently with minimal supervision, proactively informs on progress to team peers and Leader.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.

6+ years of related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning.

4+ years of related experience with a Master’s degree.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio).

Strong communication skills - must be able to communicate succinctly facts and information.

Have good understanding of OSI network layer model and interaction between different layers - especially layer 1 & 2.

Good understanding of SONET, DWDM, Ethernet network and topologies.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must have prior telecom experience and knowledge of industry best practices to update and maintain inventory systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional working knowledge of ASRi and PRO to performance Inventory and design updates

Good awareness about OPENCI

Good working knowledge of GLM, Netbuild, Flightdeck, BPM, 3GIS, and Inventory Portal (specific to Adva card harvest)

Working knowledge of Lumen devices such as Cisco 15xxx, DMX, ASR920, Legacy Nortel, 6500, 36xx, 35xx, 54xx, Adva, Fujitsu 7120, 4500, 4100x, and FLMxx, Huawei, Infinera, Nokia, and Lucent

Understanding of Legacy Green systems such as LIMS, WMS, NORCWMS (NROC Work Management System), NMA, and NBIE

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

$80510 - $107340 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$84740 - $112980 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$88980 - $118630 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$93210 - $124280 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.

What to Expect Next

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition #: 333767

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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

80510

Salary Max :

124280

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 here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-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 here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.