Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer

at Lumen in Augusta, Maine, United States

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.

Were 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 Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Domain Name System ( DNS ) solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of our network infrastructure within a hybrid cloud environment. This role combines advanced networking expertise with collaboration and leadership to ensure optimal network performance, security, and scalability across the organization. The position requires working with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and developing innovative solutions for complex networking challenges while maintaining high availability and security standards.

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

+ Develop and maintain DNS architecture and standards for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems.

+ Design, implement, and maintain enterprise DNS infrastructure and services, ensuring optimal performance, resiliency, scalability, and security.

+ Understand integration requirements for security initiatives, including firewall configurations, VPN implementations, and Web Application Firewalls.

+ Monitor and optimize network performance through advanced diagnostic tools, implementing necessary adjustments for enhanced efficiency.

+ Provide high-level technical guidance and resolve escalated issues from lower support tiers while maintaining system stability.

+ Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including detailed network diagrams, design references, and standard operating procedures.

+ Collaborate with technology vendors and stakeholders to implement business-focused networking solutions.

+ Mentor and provide technical leadership while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.

+ Plan and execute network capacity improvements, failure testing, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.

+ Utilize automation tools and scripting to improve efficiency for network deploy