Senior Engineer - Federal

$80,510 - $107,340/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Senior Engineer at Lumen will play a pivotal role in leading and participating in various team environments, focusing on system integration across multiple aspects including design, needs analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. This position is highly technical and hands-on, requiring the Senior Engineer to manage systems that support Lumen's Government and commercial managed security services platforms, particularly in relation to .gov and critical infrastructure protection missions. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation, ensuring that the systems are optimized for performance and security. As part of the responsibilities, the Senior Engineer will recommend optimized solutions that align with both current and long-range planning. This includes collaborating with project team leads to select and approve tools and technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The engineer will also be tasked with creating and maintaining reports for patch compliance and system audit data, participating in ongoing operational projects, and providing recommendations for system automation. Troubleshooting hardware and software issues is a critical aspect of the role, requiring documentation of issues and their resolutions. The Senior Engineer will engage in OS patch management and coordination, develop and test Windows security patch packages, and troubleshoot installations of Windows OS and Microsoft application security patches. Ongoing maintenance and administration of assigned systems will be essential, along with adherence to policies, processes, and procedures relevant to the role. The engineer will evaluate, build, integrate, test, and prepare systems for operational use, ensuring rapid remediation and deployment of patches as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Recommend optimized solutions to support current and long-range planning.
• Collaborate with project team leads in the selection, recommendation, and approvals of tools and technologies.
• Create and maintain reports for patch compliance and system audit data.
• Participate in ongoing operational projects.
• Provide recommendations for system automation.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues as they arise and document resolutions.
• Participate in OS patch management and coordination.
• Develop and test Windows security patch packages.
• Troubleshoot Windows OS and Microsoft application security patch installations.
• Maintain and administer assigned systems.
• Adhere to policies, processes, and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Assist with the execution of projects related to areas of responsibility.
• Evaluate, build, integrate, test, and prepare systems for operational use and patches for rapid remediation and deployment.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in computer network operations, network access and protection techniques and technologies, software coding, encryption, and cross-domain solutions.
• Knowledge and experience in system architecture and engineering disciplines, specifically in enterprise-level networking and network security.
• Availability 24/7 for network outages and maintenance window work.
• Willingness to work rotating, on-call, and/or after hours as needed.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD TOP SECRET/SCI Level clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with experience or strong interest in cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Information Assurance (IA), or Cyber Security programs.
• 5+ years of experience with system security concepts, assessments, threat and vulnerability management, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
• 5+ years of experience in reporting status and recommendations for improvements to federal government or commercial leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work consultatively with others, establishing rapport and customer-focused behavior.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment with changing requirements and competing priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health support.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.