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Lumen Technologies · 1 day ago

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Lumen Technologies connects the world by igniting business growth through seamless connectivity. The Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network and infrastructure systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, virtualization, networking, and cloud-based systems
Provision and manage network circuits, ensuring timely activation, configuration, and accurate documentation
Perform application management tasks, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting for supported enterprise applications
Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity planning, and disaster recovery strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to support deployments, upgrades, and business-focused solutions
Ensure compliance with security standards and implement best practices for system hardening
Document processes, configurations, and architecture for operational excellence
Contribute to infrastructure-as-code initiatives for network, server, and database deployments
Utilize automation tools and scripting to streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency
Contribute to modernization efforts by leveraging cloud technologies and integration with on-premises systems

Qualification

Application managementNetworking fundamentalsCloud platformsAutomation scriptingVirtualizationDatabase systemsSecurity best practicesDisaster recovery planningProblem-solving skillsCollaboration

Required

Strong background in application management, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and Windows/Linux environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and experience with automation scripting (PowerShell, Python) to streamline operations
Understanding of database systems, including security policies, user access, performance, and troubleshooting
Knowledge of security best practices, backup solutions, and disaster recovery planning
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering or systems administration

Preferred

Understanding of enterprise network security systems, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS
Experience with circuit provisioning and vendor coordination for network connectivity
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Nagios for proactive system management
Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, or similar credentials

Benefits

Health
Life
Voluntary Lifestyle benefits

Company

Lumen Technologies

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Lumen delivers the most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences

H1B Sponsorship

Lumen Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (24)
2024 (21)
2023 (27)
2022 (29)
2021 (18)
2020 (49)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.44B
2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $425M
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-22Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Kate Johnson
CEO & President
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Dave Ward
EVP, CTO
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