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

　　Contributes to the overall strategic vision of the organization and integrates a broad range of ideas regarding architecture. Recognized across the organization for architecture expertise and sought as a resource for resolution of unique or complex architecture problems. Undertakes multiple and highly complex architecture projects involving multiple disciplines and may impact multiple business units.

　　The Main Responsibilities

　　Lead, define and manage initiatives and projects to develop new architecture models (e.g. Technology Strategies & Roadmaps, architecture positions, enterprise data management and governance)

　　Lead and manage the innovation pipeline and technology scouting processes (experiments, proof of concepts) to ensure forward-looking strategies to support the business strategy

　　Ensure alignment of projects with agreed Strategic Roadmaps and Target Architectures

　　Review of solution architectures against compliance with both existing and emerging standards

　　Evaluate the strategic contribution of applications and alignment with overall strategies and architectures

　　Create and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules for various IT tasks such as provisioning, configuration, deployment, backup, and recovery.

　　Manage and troubleshoot Ansible inventory, variables, facts, vaults, and secrets.

　　Integrate Ansible with other tools and platforms such as Jenkins, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes.

　　Monitor and audit Ansible execution and performance using AWX.

　　Manage AWX Environments

　　What We Look For in a Candidate

　　8+yrs expeirence in Software Engineering & Systems Archicture. Bachelors Degree required. Masters preferred.

　　Proficient in YAML, Jinja2, Python, and Shell scripting.

　　Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and networking

　　Experience with cloud platforms and services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

　　Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

　　Experience with Angular & Golang a plus

　　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

　　$111,480 - $185,790 in these Zone 1 states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD

　　$117,340 - $195,570 in these Zone 2 states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY

　　$123,210 - $205,350 in these Zone 3 states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

　　$129,080 - $215,130 in these Zone 4 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

　　What to Expect Next

　　Requisition #: 332072

　　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 :

　　111480

　　Salary Max :

　　215130

　　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)

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