Senior Lead Engineer - Public Sector

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*
* The Role:

The Senior Lead Engineer provides support for solution development and deployment of telecom, professional services, Cyber and IT solutions for Large Systems Integrators, and Public Sector customers. Serve as a technical advisor responsible for architect and design solutions that achieve the client's business needs and goals within the Public Sector Solution Integration team.

** The Main Responsibilities*
* Provide project leadership and direction for the design, development, delivery and sustainment of high-fidelity simulation test and verification of products.

Individual will be a voice SME, and must have experience across voice technologies.

Create high-level requirements. Oversee project execution, manage cost, schedule, technical execution of projects for internal and external customers.

Support Lumen Public Sector internal organizations to develop custom solutions, and/or evaluate PRFP and RFP documents, validate customer requirements provide a compliant, competitive solution addressing requirements.

Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors and internal Lumen cross functional teams.

Works to evaluate new and emerging technologies in the areas of network, cloud, edge, and security.

Hands-on deployment, testing and integration on innovative technologies in lab environment.

Documents all lab tested solutions for the purposes of future standardization and productization.

Presents all Lumen proposed solutions in a professional manner.

Provide support to installation personnel as needed to clarify service expectations, including providing diagrams, verbal explanation and written documentation.

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* Exceptional knowledge in Managed and Professional Services including (but not limited to) SIEM, EDR/XDR, SD-WAN, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Cloud (Private/Public/Hybrid).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

Knowledge of various vendor equipment including (but not limited to) Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, Palo-Alto.

Knowledge of telecommunications equipment, operation, procedures and practices.

Ability to present customer information on project status in various forms such as MS Power Point briefings, MS Project schedules, MS Visio drawings and MS Excel.

BS in Telecommunications or equivalent work experience (8 years' experience in telecommunications O&M, installation, and engineering).

Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications in Cloud, Security, and Network technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solution Architect, CCNP, JNCIP).

US Citizenship required.

Minimal travel may be required.

** 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

$132,232 - $176,310 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA    IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY

$138,844 - $185,124 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI

$145,456 - $193,940 in…