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## LEAD ENGINEER - PUB SECDENVER, Colorado, USAApply Now Find out how well you match with this jobJob :
344076

Date posted:
10/20/2026

Application Deadline:
11/23/2026

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‐powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‐performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‐ready connectivity, join us today.##
** The Role
** Individual will perform lead engineer functions in the GSD NOC on U.S. Government owned networks. Work location is Denver, CO.  The position will support the 1st shift (7 am – 3 pm M –

F) and require an active Government security clearance or successful pre-screen evaluation to obtain a security clearance.##
** The Main Responsibilities**
* ** Technical Leadership and Staff Development**  + Provide advanced technical guidance and complex Tier III support to NOC technicians.  + Train, develop, and coach NOC technicians, and assess their technical development.  + Identify technical training needs and coordinate content-specific training with vendors.
* ** Network Engineering and Optimization**  + Optimize the network by grooming and restructuring traffic to support capacity growth.  + Evaluate network performance, recommend improvement strategies, and implement targeted stabilization changes.  + Conduct circuit audits.  + Perform customer testing and fault isolation for new service turn-ups.
* ** Technology Evaluation and Implementation**  + Assess network technology enhancements through hardware and software regression testing, compliance reviews, and laboratory testing of specific applications.  + Analyze new project requirements and develop and implement the supporting processes and procedures.
* ** Customer and Program Collaboration**  + Collaborate closely with customer program offices and management.##
** What We Look For in a Candidate
** Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience with Layer II networks and services, Juniper certification preferred
* Experience managing 10G LAN/WAN, 40G, 100G, and alien-wavelength circuits.
* Extensive optical-network experience with various platforms.
* Extensive knowledge of red and orange platforms.
* Experience developing technical documentation and procedures.
* Experience assessing training needs, delivering hands-on technical training, and developing training materials.
* Prior experience in a Lead or Supervisory role in a NOC setting
* Flexibility to work off-shift and weekend schedules as required.
* Ability to explain technical issues to management and government personnel.
* Experience with government networks and customers, with professionalism to work effectively with management and customer representatives.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues simultaneously.
* Ability to work under pressure, collaborate closely with peers, and communicate effectively.
* Associate degree in engineering, electronics, software, networks, or a related technical or vocational field—or equivalent experience—plus eight or more years of applicable work experience.
* Current TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one.##
** Compensation
* * This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based…