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Network Engineer II

at Lumen

📍 Remote, US Remote 💰 $67K – $99K USD / year Posted March 29, 2026
Salary $67K – $99K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience
Category Networking & Telecom

Senior Network Engineer II to optimize network design, performance, and customer support with DWDM systems and cross-functional project delivery in a remote-capable role.

  • Configure and maintain network DWDM systems
  • Assist and be responsible for the design and architecture of projects and features
  • Improve network design and performance
  • Contribute to network performance reviews
  • Provide technical mentoring

Strong DWDM and Ciena experience; engineering focus on network design, 7x24 support, MOP/SOW-based projects, and technical writing for procedures and work orders.

The ideal candidate is a senior Network Engineer with 5+ years of experience in DWDM, Ciena, and network design, capable of leading Day 2 support, mentoring others, and delivering cost-effective, production-ready network projects.

5+ years professional experienceBachelor's Degree or equivalentExperience with DWDM systemsCiena experienceStrong project managementTechnical writing (MOPSOW)Production/support for network deploymentsAbility to work 7x24x365 on-callTroubleshooting and network performance analysisAbility to mentor junior engineers
CienaDWDMMOPSOW
DWDMNetwork designMOPSOWDay 2 SupportProduction issuesTechnical writingCross-functional collaborationProject management
DWDMNetwork designProject managementTechnical writingMOPSOWCross-functional collaborationDay 2 SupportTroubleshootingProduction issuesCiena
CommunicationMentoringLeadershipAnalytical thinkingDocumentation
Industry Technology / AI
Job Function Lead network design and deployment of DWDM-based projects with production support and cross-functional collaboration
Role Subtype Network Engineer
Tech Domains Networking / TCP-IP
Network Engineer IIDWDMMOPSOWCienaNetwork designNetwork performanceTroubleshootingTechnical writingMethod of ProceduresStatement of WorkLive production supportDay 2 SupportCross-functionalProject managementRemote7x24x365

Less than 5 years of relevant experience, No DWDM or Ciena experience, Inability to support on-call and after-hours work

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