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[Remote] Network Engineer II Job Details | Lumen Technologies

Remote role Full-time Open position

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lumen Technologies is a company focused on connecting people, data, and applications to ignite business growth. They are seeking a Network Engineer II who will enhance network design, optimize performance, and provide customer support while mentoring less experienced engineers and ensuring network services remain operational.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain network DWDM systems
  • Assist and in some cases be responsible for the design and architecture of projects and features
  • Continually work towards making improvements in network design, network performance and customer support
  • Contribute to network performance reviews with management, internal partners and the customer
  • Provide technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced Engineers
  • Technical writing, create Method of Procedures (MOP) and Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Work with cross-functional resources to define and deliver network-based projects
  • Work closely with team members to ensure customer network service is always fully operational
  • Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed to support production issues
  • Be willing to support deployments/maintenances/escalations outside of work hours
  • Actively participate in all Day 2 Support planning and preparation project meetings through network deployment iteration
  • Assure the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized
  • Skilled in project management
  • Requires direction and guidance with few tasks

Skills

  • Typically 5+ years professional experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master's Degree
  • Ability to work all shifts in a 7x24x365 call center including off hours/on call and during holidays
  • Prior experience with Ciena
  • Strong technical writing skills, including the creation of Method of Procedures (MOP) and Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for DWDM systems
  • Willingness to support deployments/maintenances/escalations outside of work hours
  • Ability to work with cross-functional resources to define and deliver network-based projects
  • Experience in network performance reviews with management, internal partners, and customers
  • Experience in enhancing network design and optimizing performance
  • Experience in providing technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers

Benefits

  • 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.
  • We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Company Overview

  • CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity, and security solutions to customers around the world. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lumen.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • CenturyLink has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 24 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 27 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 49 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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