Über
WORKS FROM HOME, MD, US HERNDON, VA, US, 20171 WORKS FROM HOME, VA, US
Company:
Lumen Technologies
Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We’re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world. By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next. At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.
The Role We are looking for a strong leadership / hands‑on Network Engineer to work with our customers capable of assessing the current state infrastructure, configuration and producing a target‑state vision and strategy with best‑practice recommendations. Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts, technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues. Interacts and drives vendor requirements, resolution of bug fixes, code upgrades, and vendor development as necessary. Resolves difficult production/interoperability problems by working with cross functional teams and applying advanced engineering and network principles, theories and concepts. Regarded as a subject matter expert and may act as a technical project leader or provide leadership for the team and/or customer. Self‑motivated with problem solving capabilities, sense of urgency and accountability. The position is hybrid and requires weekly on‑site support.
Required: Active TS/SCI with ability to sit for a Poly. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
The Main Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain Juniper network devices, including MX, QFX, and the latest SRX Series security platforms.
Configure and support security services on SRX devices, including zone‑based policies, firewall filters, IPsec/SSL VPNs, tunneled connections, and MACsec encryption.
Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols, including BGP (with communities, route filtering, AS‑path, MED), OSPF, IS‑IS, and MPLS/LDP.
Support and maintain high‑speed fiber optic interfaces, including 10G, 40G, and 100G ports, with experience in LACP, optical diagnostics, and transceiver troubleshooting.
Manage network performance, availability, and security by applying CoS/QoS, policy‑based routing, and traffic shaping techniques.
Design and support VPN tunnels and secure transport links between data centers, cloud services, and remote sites.
Maintain detailed and accurate network documentation, including configurations, IP address management, and topology diagrams.
Work directly with the customer to advise on requests and make necessary configuration changes.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required: Active TS/SCI with ability to sit for a Poly. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
7+ years of experience with Juniper platforms (MX, QFX, and new‑generation SRX devices).
Strong expertise in routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS‑IS, and MPLS, including real‑world experience with complex policy configurations.
Experience with security and tunneling technologies, including MACsec, IPsec, GRE, and firewall zoning and policies.
Proficiency working with fiber interfaces at 10G, 40G, and 100G, including troubleshooting transceivers, optical power levels, and port configurations.
Advanced knowledge of the JUNOS CLI, with familiarity in network automation tools such as Ansible, Junos PyEZ, or other scripting platforms.
Experience working with network monitoring and management tools, including SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and centralized logging systems.
Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision.
Ability to support after‑hours outages and maintenance actions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Juniper Networks Certifications: JNCIS‑SEC, or higher.
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: $114,082 - $152,109 in these states: MD, VA.
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.
Background Check 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
Hinweis für Nutzer
Dieses Stellenangebot stammt von einer Partnerplattform von TieTalent. Klick auf „Jetzt Bewerben”, um deine Bewerbung direkt auf deren Website einzureichen.