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Lumen Principal Architect in Indianapolis, Indiana

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.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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.

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The Role

Lumen is embarking on a multi-year journey to modernize and more forward with Microsoft Azure. We are looking for an outgoing energetic person to help pave the way to our exciting new future. The Principal Cloud Architect will be a key member of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE). Will provide best practices on secure foundational cloud implementations, leading automated provisioning of infrastructure and applications, cloud-ready architectures, and more.

Location

This position is work from home within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

​​​​This leader helps serve the team by:

  • Design and build secure, highly scalable, multi-tier, single/multi-tenant cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms such as Azure and AWS, aligning them with the company's business objectives.

  • Participate in meetings and conferences to gather requirements and discuss architectural decisions.

  • Apply a thorough understanding of deploying and managing application lifecycles to interpret customer business needs and processes.

  • Build fully automated CI/CD pipelines.

  • Refine, evangelize, and deliver on Lumen’s multi-cloud operating model vision and strategy

  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services, providing root cause analysis and preventive measures.

  • Partner in the delivery of cloud-based technical architectures, migration approaches, and application optimizations that enable business objectives

  • Evolve and drive our automation capabilities by enabling a DevOps and SRE culture

  • Hands on-Technical lead to guide, mentor, and coach

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • ​​​​​​Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems or related field or the equivalent in training and experience

  • 8+ years’ experience designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions in Azure

  • 4+ years’ experience in combined roles of cloud engineer, infrastructure engineer, DevOps engineering, SRE or application development

  • 5 years of scripting language development experience (BASH) or infrastructure as code technologies (Terraform, Pulumi, Bicep, etc.).

  • Expertise with automating infrastructure provisioning and/or continuous integration/delivery

  • Experience one or more languages, such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, C++, or similar

  • Excellent experience in the application of cloud architectures and IT security principles

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$128,310 - $171,080 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD

$135,060 - $180,080 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY

$141,820 - $189,090 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$148,570 - $198,090 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition #: 335111

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

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.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

128310

Salary Max :

198090

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. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-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 clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

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

Application Deadline

10/16/2024

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