About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role The Senior Customer Solutions Engineer is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end solutions for customer orders by engineering the required wavelength and Ethernet capacity to meet all technical and service requirements. This role focuses on interpreting customer order specifications and collaborating across internal teams to develop and execute plans that resolve network capacity needs on wavelength transport networks. You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering, planning, and operations groups to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient fulfillment of customer requests—driving solutions directly from customer demand rather than forecasting or trending initiatives. Location This is a work from home positoin within the U.S. The Main Responsibilities - Performs detailed and complex solutioning for Wavelength and Ethernet customer orders. - Triggers projects utilizing the most feasible, practical and economical means. - Performs engineering work and applied research, development and design of new projects, to include design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of equipment and devices. - Skilled in planning and/or engineering. - Analyzes complex Wavelength and Ethernet transport network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices. - Must be capable of handling moderately complex engineering assignments. - Resolves difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like. - Configures systems to user environments. - Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services. - May act as a mentor or provide work leadership for lower level employees. - Requires limited direction and guidance. What We Look For in a Candidate - Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant experience - Experience with Ciena 6500 DWDM system. - Experience designing DWDM system plans. - SQL experience. - Clear written and verbal communication skills. 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 $84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA 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. Learn more about Lumen's:BenefitsBonus Structure#LI-Remote #LI-MB1 Requisition #: 341132 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. 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