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 Manager, Network Operations is a vital position responsible for planning, staffing, organizing, and managing the staff and infrastructure of an existing wide area network. This is a middle level management position which requires strong managerial and leadership capabilities as well as sound interpersonal communication skills for interactions with customers, contractors, and internal corporate personnel. This position will report directly to the Director, Federal Program Management and will provide leadership and direction to ensure required actions are taken to meet customer requirements.
The Main Responsibilities
Fulfills the contract's requirement for an on-island representative to provide immediate local support for in-person meetings
Act as the program manager's liaison and be capable of a 1-hour response for a face-to-face meeting during business days.
Provides technical expertise for deployed equipment (encryption, emulation, etc.)
Leads all testing activities, ensuring they meet contractual requirements and acceptance criteria
Provides troubleshooting and configuration expertise, applying methodical, experience-based circuit analysis to resolve performance issues.
Validates results, determines corrective action, and confirms readiness for government review/acceptance.
Delivers support to business development through constant customer interface
Develops or enhances current policies, procedures or reporting templates, and obtains feedback from all affected groups to meet customer requests
Interfaces with customers on service performance and assisting with coordinating downtime for ASIs, PMIs, and exercises
Develops and presents professional impromptu and prepared briefings to senior level military and civilian leaders
Composes professional written documentation to support the diverse operations environment
Formulates quick, sound decisions based on experience, established procedures, and available data
What We Look For in a Candidate
Qualification
For management roles, 5+ years related experience and 1+ year previous supervisory / leadership experience:
Active Secret security clearance required.
Knowledge and familiarity with various testing gear for optical networks - Viavi and EXFO
Maintain familiarity with various vendor platforms for optical networks - Ciena, Cisco, Juniper
Knowledge of long haul communications equipment such as SONET, ATM, fiber optical multiplexers and DWDM and understanding of LAN/WAN software/hardware technical support
Previous experience with Government networks and customer
Extensive experience in the Information Technology field and working in a fast paced operations center environment
Ability to work in a high stress environment and collaborate very closely with peers
Knowledge of physical, operational, and communication security processes and procedure
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
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: HI
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:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
LI-Remote
Requisition #: 340341
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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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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Application Deadline
11/19/2025
