The Main Responsibilities
Interacts with Architecture (IP and Security), Planning, Operations, Lab, Systems (NSD, alarming) to implement equipment and designs necessary to evolve the worldwide Internet backbone.
Ability to research, write requirements to test hardware and software to ensure interoperability and validation of features, functions and behavior.
Expertise in the certification of equipment, MOPs/network configurations.
Layer 2 – knowledge of ethernet switching equipment and switching architectures used on Lumen’s Internet networks.
Expert level experience with protocols used on Lumen’s Internet networks- BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, BFD and LLDP, and their use
Detailed experience in BGP route policy and the redistribution of routes between protocols.
Expert level knowledge and experience with BGP route reflector architecture and configurations across multiple address families.
Expert level troubleshooting knowledge with multiple vendor routing and forwarding architectures to resolve possible production issues or design behavior issues.
Strong knowledge of the UDP and TCP protocols to help design secure and efficient Internet Networks.
Expert level experience with creating Layer 3/Layer 4 filters and ACLs and creating configurations to meet requirements.
Solid experience with QoS traffic classification, remarking and per class queuing. Create QoS configurations to meet Product specifications and to resolve production issues.
Strong knowledge of distributed denial of service equipment and protocols
Designs and configures servers on BOBJ including Dashboard Design, Explorer, Mobile integration of BOBJ, Universe Configuration.
Self-motivated with problem solving capabilities, sense of urgency and accountability
What We Look For in a Candidate
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent experience/education
4+ years experience in network testing environments
Excellent documentation/technical writing skills required
Strong troubleshooting skills
Preferred Qualifications
MS / M Tech / BS / B Tech degree in Computer Science, related technical field preferred, or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of telecommunications, specifically with VoIP protocols such as SIP
Experience in large scale data mining and big data solution implementation
Deployment experience- Visual intelligence and predictive
Universe Design - single and multi-source is required
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
Industry experience with DevOps
ITIL certifications
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
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO 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.
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What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 344393
Life at Lumen
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