Lead Engineer at Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC

Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC, Denver, CO seeks Lead Engineer. Lead Engineer role in the lab is responsible for maintaining all logical and physical infrastructure of the IP/Ethernet lab devices. This role facilitates test requests from multiple groups and executes complex test plans in various technological areas, including IP/MPLS/ETHERNET/SASE(SD-WAN). This role is also responsible for configuration management of all lab devices, ensuring a stable test environment for multiple teams that access the lab. As a seasoned team member, this person contributes to the team's continuous improvement and success. -Analyze new features to the product based on functional and design specifications, recommending appropriate test strategies. Collaborate with Design teams and peers to create Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Reports utilized by Service Delivery and Service Assurance Teams (SD\SA) and the Product Management\Marketing teams, as appropriate. Analyze new features to the product based on functional and design specifications, recommend appropriate test strategies, and certify products and services using pre-determined SOWs. (40%) -Act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for some peers. Work independently and with a team of QA Engineers with the potential to act as lead and assist and coordinate testing efforts between multiple (local, remote, and offshore) testing teams. (20%) -Track & analyze test results and work closely with Engineering and SD\SA Teams to isolate and reproduce defects. Gather and analyze service quality and performance metrics throughout the product\service development life cycle. Communicate status and issues promptly and manage escalations appropriately. (20%) -Interact and drive vendor requirements, resolution of bug fixes, code upgrades, and vendor development as necessary. Resolve complex production/interoperability problems by working with cross-functional teams and applying advanced engineering and network principles, theories, and concepts. (20%) Minimum Requirements: 8 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field or foreign academic equivalent; or 4 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field or foreign academic equivalent. Expert-level knowledge of internetworking designs and their applications, including detailed routing on LAN/WAN networks, IP telephony, network troubleshooting, and security monitoring. Expert-level knowledge of IP (IPv4 & IPv6) routing and switching, Dynamic routing protocols (i.e., BGP, ISIS, etc.), MPLS design considerations, and operational behavior. Working knowledge with hands-on experience using and maintaining Network Testing platforms, either dedicated platforms such as Spirent Test Center or iXia platform and the associated virtual versions; preferably experience with Itest & Velocity. Experience with (or Certifications for) the following platforms (but not limited to these): Cisco, Ciena, Juniper, Nokia (ALU/Lucent), Fortinet, Versa. Strong understanding of the following concepts or technologies: Voice over IP, quality of service (QoS), data security firewalls, multicast, and IP video distribution, next-generation (cloud) IP switching and routing, SDN (SD-WAN/NFV/VNF/etc.), DNS, Unix/Linux OS administration, AAA or User Network-Access Management (TACACS+/Radius/SNMP), Network Management fundamentals, tools and options. Experience scripting/programming—Python, Java, etc. Hands-on experience designing, implementing and supporting IP data networks, security methods, and procedures. Understanding of virtualization, cloud services, and technologies. CCNP or equivalent level required. CCIE or equivalent level certifications. $123,094/YR. Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC, 5325 Zuni St, Denver, CO 80221. To apply, please submit a resume, along with a cover letter via email to HRrecruitment@lumen.com, and reference job #161898 in the subject line.