Operations Technician III

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

Lumen is seeking multiple NOC Technicians to join our National Metro Network Operations Center team. The Metro NOC provides support and trouble resolution on the Lumen National Metro network. The NOC Technician III will be responsible for monitoring the Metro networks for trouble events using multiple network monitoring tools, responding to client trouble reports via email and phone, and creating trouble tickets and dispatch tickets to resolve or escalate trouble tickets.

This position will work closely with other Lumen organizations toward the resolution of service impacting network events and will have a direct impact on the resolution of complex trouble situations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning new technologies and advancing their technical skillset in alignment with Lumen’s digital transformation and cultural beliefs of Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Clarity, Courage, Customer Obsession, and Growth Mindset.

The Main Responsibilities

• Conduct complex network monitoring of internal network circuits and network performance.
• Troubleshoot high level physical layer issues on circuits.
• Create trouble ticket which summarizes reported trouble, managing and correlating multiple trouble reports and documenting all activities per defined procedures.
• Answer inbound calls and/or redirect calls to proper Lumen organization if required, demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
• Initiate internal escalations and provide follow-up.
• Act as mentor to peers and lead training efforts for less experienced teammates.
• Demonstrate proficiency with trouble ticketing applications as well as network monitoring tools and other internal platforms.
• Maintain knowledge of troubleshooting circuit degradation issues, including utilization, bandwidth and latency problems.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 5+ years of technical customer call center experience.
• Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, Networking or related technical or vocational education or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Cisco IOS and IOS-XR.
• Experience with Alcatel, Juniper, and/or Overture routers and switches to include command line interface.
• Strong understanding of the OSI Networking model, especially physical, data link, and network layers.
• Experience working on complex IP issues.
• Understanding of Linux/Unix as a user with troubleshooting and testing experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks at once, including ticket administration, communications, and follow-up activities.

Preferred

• Cisco, Alcatel, Juniper or comparable certifications.
• A high-level knowledge of IP networking and routing protocols: BGP, MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF. Layer2/3
• Existing government security clearance.

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

$63,400 - $84,500 in these states: AZ GA LA
$66,544 - $88,725 in these states: CO
$69,713 - $92,950 in these states: VA

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.

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Background Screening

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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
08/27/2025

Salary Range

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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 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 visiting