Senior Manager Engineering - Public Sector

The Role

The Sr Manager Engineering will lead employees who manage the design, development, and implementation of advanced engineering projects within the Public Sector Solution Integration team. This role will serve as a technical advisor responsible for guiding the architecture and design of solutions that achieve the client's business needs and will be accountable for results, costs, methods, and staffing of the functional area.

The Main Responsibilities

Typically has 6 to 8 direct reports. Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.

Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative and technical procedures to ensure projects are efficient and effective.

Involved in developing and improving policies in research, design, planning, and development of new advanced technologies, components, and communication / data transmission.

Create high-level requirements. Oversee project execution, manage cost, schedule, technical execution of projects for internal and external customers.

Support Lumen Public Sector internal organizations to develop custom solutions, and / or evaluate PRFP and RFP documents, validate customer requirements to provide a compliant, competitive solution addressing requirements.

Directly interfaces with Public Sector customers, vendors, subcontractors and internal Lumen cross functional teams.

Works to evaluate new and emerging technologies in the areas of network, cloud, edge, and security.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Exceptional knowledge in Managed and Professional Services including (but not limited to) SIEM, EDR / XDR, SD-WAN, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Cloud (Private / Public / Hybrid).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

Knowledge of various vendor equipment including (but not limited to) Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, Palo-Alto.

Knowledge of telecommunications equipment, operation, procedures and practices.

Ability to present customer information on project status in various forms such as MS Power Point briefings, MS Project schedules, MS Visio drawings and MS Excel.

BS in Telecommunications or equivalent work experience (10 years' experience in telecommunications O&M, installation, and engineering).

Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications :

Relevant certifications in Cloud, Security, and Network technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solution Architect, CCNP, JNCIP).

US Citizenship required.

Minimal travel may be required.

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 :

$136,121 - $181,494 in these states : CO

$142,603 - $190,137 in these states : VA

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.