Network Design Engineer V (WAN/Work Package Engineer)

1w1 week ago

Lumen Technologies

US · Full-time · $132,232 – $193,940

About this role

Lumen is the trusted network for AI, transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world. SAIC seeks a lead Lumen Network Design Engineer V to support the Department of the Air Force C3BM/ABMS program. Apply advanced engineering and network principles to solve complex problems and develop secure WAN/transport solutions.

Embedded with the SAIC mission team, translate operational and cybersecurity requirements into implementable field work packages for classified and unclassified environments. Deliverables include HLD/LLD, design-review packages, diagrams, bills of material, and configuration templates to the SAIC Chief Engineer. This hybrid role involves initial work in contractor-provided facilities, contingent upon contract award in Q1.

Work with SAIC’s Chief Engineer to design secure WAN/transport connectivity and deliver implementation-ready field work packages. Develop WAN architecture, site connectivity, segmentation, resiliency, and performance engineering across enclaves. Support technical reviews, change control, risk mitigation, and operational projects including turn-ups and migrations.

Lumen’s culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, providing flexibility and support. Join top-tier talent to recommend optimized WAN solutions for current and long-range planning. Power progress by partnering on tools that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and increase customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Advanced engineering and network principles for solving complex WAN problems
Expertise in secure WAN/transport solutions for classified and unclassified environments
Knowledge of OTN and ITU-T standards (G.709, G.798, G.872)
Proficiency with MPLS/IP, Ethernet, VPN/IPsec, SD-WAN, SASE/SSE secure access patterns
Experience developing HLD/LLD, logical/physical diagrams, IP plans, L0 routing/QoS policies, BOM, rack elevations
Familiarity with MOPs, cutover schedules, rollback procedures, test plans, change control
Skills in RMF/ATO compliance, DISA STIGs, boundary protection, audits

Responsibilities

Develop WAN/transport design recommendations for mission networks including site connectivity, segmentation, resiliency, and performance engineering
Define engineering requirements, interfaces, and implementable WAN designs including L0 circuit configurations and CLLI circuit-route options
Develop optimized WAN transport options using OTN and ITU-T standards (G.709, G.798, G.872); apply MPLS/IP, Ethernet, VPN/IPsec, SD-WAN, SASE/SSE
Propose WAN work package options to SAIC technical leadership with HLD/LLD, diagrams, IP plans, BOM, configuration templates
Support SAIC Chief Engineer with MOPs, implementation plans, cutover schedules, rollback procedures, test/validation plans
Create/maintain engineering and compliance evidence including device configurations, DISA STIG checklists, diagrams for RMF/ATO
Support WAN capacity planning across sites/segments for bandwidth, optical/Carrier Ethernet, routing headroom, power/cooling
Troubleshoot complex hardware/software/network issues and feed lessons learned into package templates