Full-Time
SR IT Systems Engineer
Pub Sec
CenturyLink
10,001+ employees
Global telecommunications and IT services provider
Compensation Overview
$91.3k - $121.7k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
San Antonio, TX, USA
In Person
On-site role in San Antonio, TX; up to 15% travel; 24x7 shift environment.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance
- On-call after hours/on-call support as required
- Expected to work in a shift environment in support of 24x7 operations
- Up to 15% travel can be expected due to possible deployments to lab facilities and other NOC locations
- Able to operate and accomplish technical tasks with minimum guidance
- Proficient knowledge of common network architectures for routing, switching, and security technologies
- Requires fluent understanding of Layers 1/2/3 inter-dependences and IP proficiency
- Simple Network Management Protocol is required
- Security+ or equivalent IAT/IAM/IASAE Level 2 of DOD 8570.1 is required
- Serves as the Network Operations Center primary point of contact for problem escalations, interacting with Network Provisioners or equipment vendors to identify and develop solution to escalated problems
- Operates as network technical lead on IP and Network Management activities and serve as the first level of escalation to Tier I NOC personnel on network issues
- Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve logical and physical network issues and identify problem trends and systemic issues before Tier III elevation
- Each discipline focuses on resolving day-to-day incidents and elevate systemic issues
- Performs advanced diagnostics using software and hardware tools to determine network status and optimize network performance
- Provide technical input to operational documentations and standard operating procedures for IP and NM discipline supporting the NOC
- Maintain Circuit Layout Records (CLR), network diagrams, IP routing spreadsheet, and other supporting documentations
- Provide technical guidance and direction to junior technicians
- Provide expertise to monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot network problems in a mixed vendor environment
- Interacts extensively with the internal engineering, support teams (FE/FOP), and equipment/software vendors to resolve problems
- Assist TTU/MOP for subtending devices and conduct turn-up activities for routing/switching platforms and some optical transport platforms
- Administration of network management applications such as SolarWinds for monitoring, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliancy checks, and firmware upgrades
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an Information Technology field
- At least 7 years of experience in a network management environment
- Demonstrates a high-level of proficiency in IP technical discipline
- Expertise in the uses of network management protocols, tools and products, including but not limited to SolarWinds, Cisco Identity Services Engine, Cisco Access Control Server, EIQ SecureVue, Neuralstar
- Working knowledge for layer 2, 3, and 4 data networking
- JNCIA or CCNA is preferred
- Firm knowledge of the HAIPE and other encryption devices (KG-175G/D and KIV-7M)
- Some knowledge and experience with optical transport technology is preferred
CenturyLink, now known as Lumen Technologies, provides telecommunications and IT services for businesses and government. It offers voice communications and network services such as VoIP, SIP Trunking, hosted VoIP, SD-WAN, MPLS, and IPVPN, along with cloud and IT solutions like Big Data as a Service, IoT, and cloud management across hybrid, private, and public clouds. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated portfolio that combines traditional communications with modern network and cloud services at scale, backed by global data centers and infrastructure. Its goal is to help customers communicate, connect, and digitally transform through secure, scalable, and manageable network and cloud solutions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Monroe, Louisiana
Founded
1930
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sold ILEC business in 20 states to Brightspeed for $7.5B in October 2023, focusing on enterprises.
- Divested EMEA operations to Colt for $1.8B in November 2023, streamlining core clients.
- Higher-margin security, cloud, IP, UC services generated $4.5B revenue in 2023.
What critics are saying
- Tycko & Zavareei lawsuit over Quantum Fiber 'Price for Life' false ads erodes trust now.
- 940 Mbps fiber speeds lag Verizon Fios 2.3 Gbps and AT&T 5 Gbps, losing SMB share.
- Legacy copper reliance forces FCC-mandated fiber migrations without rival scale by 2028.
What makes CenturyLink unique
- Lumen Platform integrates global fiber, edge cloud, and security for 4th Industrial Revolution apps.
- Quantum Fiber delivers high-speed fiber services to residents and SMBs via CenturyLink brand.
- 450,000 route miles fiber network supports enterprise high-performance networking worldwide.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus
Company News
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