Hiring: Lead Network Engineer Company: Lumen Technologies Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:33:54 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Ansible, Apache, Azure, BGP, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Django, Docker, Event-Driven, FastAPI, Flask, GCP, Git, Infrastructure as Code, Kafka, Kubernetes, Linux, MPLS, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Pulsar, Python, REST, TCP/IP, Terraform, gRPC About the job Experience: •5+ years of network engineering experience with strong understanding of enterprise or service provider networking technologies. •4+ years of software development or infrastructure automation experience. Required Skills: •Partner closely with Network Engineering, Architecture, Operations, Security, Systems, and IT teams to modernize network workflows, develop testing automation frameworks, and drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices across the organization. •This is a hybrid position working part of the time from our Denver lab on Zuni St. •Design, develop, and maintain network automation solutions using modern software engineering practices. •Build and support tools, APIs, and platforms that automate network provisioning, configuration management, compliance validation, and operational workflows. •Develop Python-based applications, services, and automation frameworks that integrate with network devices, controllers, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. •Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. •Develop automated testing, validation, and deployment processes to improve network reliability and reduce operational risk. •Partner cross-functionally with network engineers to translate manual operational procedures into scalable automated workflows. Qualifications: •What We Look For in a Candidate •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. •Strong programming skills in Python, including experience developing production-quality applications and automation frameworks. •Proficiency with Git, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines. Compensation: •$111,074 - $144,099 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!