Lead Technology Consultant - US Work From Home

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role

The Lumen Work From Home Lead Technology Consultant is responsible for providing a variety of technical consulting and advisory services for many complex clients.  Functions include a broad horizontal skill set and core competencies in multiple technology disciplines.  Competency in areas such as business leadership, management, relationship building, and client interaction is required.

The Main Responsibilities

Effectively communicate lifecycle technology and strategy recommendations/decisions to clients. 

• Advance the art and methodologies used internally for the delivery of client solutions.
• Understand a client's business application(s), the operational environment, and how they support the company.
  • Responsible for providing a detailed technical design for enterprise solutions.  Present new infrastructure solutions and/or improved utilization proposals to clients and assist the Lumen account team in pre and post-sales activities.
  • Regularly leads in the technical assessment and delivery of specific technical solutions to the customer.
  • Collects and determines data from appropriate sources to assist in determining customer needs and requirements
  • Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents all solution architecture design and analysis work.
• Coordinates implementation of new installations, designs, and migrations for technology solutions in all the following work domains: networks, cloud, devops, applications, and platforms.
• Owns and manages knowledge sharing within a community (e.g., team, practice, or project).
• Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams. May participate in cross-functional initiatives.
• Provides advanced technical consulting and advice to others on proposal efforts, solution design, system management, tuning, and modification of solutions.
• Design resilient and secure multi-tiered hosting and cloud infrastructure environments/solutions.
• Create impact assessments on client infrastructure for developing / changing requirements.
• Provide lifecycle technical leadership within the Lumen account team in support of the client.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improving client infrastructure utilization to maximize the value of their investment. Set the strategic direction and provide leadership for determining the roadmap for standardization, modernization, and consolidation of the global IT assets and solutions.
• Participate in problem resolution in an advisory role as required on client-impacting events.
• Identify, develop, and champion opportunities for automation both within specific clients and across many clients. 
• Provide ongoing client technical architectural documentation. 

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Consulting Level Bachelor's degree. Typically with 8+ years of experience. 
• 6+ years of experience with Master's Degree.
• At least two IT solution development disciplines, including infrastructure services, network management, application development, middleware, database management or cloud development
• Competency in cloud, devops, and hybrid services, cloud/edge, security, databases, applications development, and networking. 
• Ability to lead a team(s) from multiple disciplines and/or companies on a global scale; provide direction and support to others, while succeeding in a matrix organization.
• Proficient in designing multi-tiered managed and cloud/edge infrastructure environments.
• Ability to gather, compile and analyze data to make practical recommendations at the tactical or strategic level to executive management.
• Strong sales support skills, recognizing client needs for current and follow-on opportunities, gains client respect, and possesses exceptional relationship building skills.
• Exceptional communications and presentation capabilities - comfortably with a senior client audience.
• Possess initiative and the ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Takes accountability for problems or failures, responsible for own actions, demonstrating strong ethics and integrity, and practices consistent follow-through
• Preferred & Desired Qualifications:
• Proficiency and/or Cloud Service Certification(s) in one or all:
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
• Skilled, Understanding, and/or Proficiencies in the following technology areas:
  • Virtualization
  • Storage Area Networks
  • Database Engine & Concepts
  • AD including DNS
  • Network Topologies & Models (LAN/WAN/Wireless)
  • Firewalls & Various Security Concepts
  • Disaster Recovery & Data Protection

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 313488

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Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
 

Salary Range

Salary Min :

85230

Salary Max :

189360

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

85230

Salary Max :

189360

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.