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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Lead IT Engineer - **Company:** Lumen Inc - **Location:** Salem, OR, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,232.0 - $176,310.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Distributed Systems, FlexNet Publisher, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Asset Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Flexera, Reliability of Systems, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Puppet - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g336fk ## About the Role + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. + Minimum of 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in IT infrastructure or systems engineering roles. + Demonstrated hands-on expertise in SAM Tool Administration, including inventory, reconciliation, reporting, and integrations. + Strong experience with Server Agent Administration across all variations of Windows and Linux environments. + Deep understanding of server infrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise monitoring tools. + Experience supporting large-scale, distributed environments. + Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex, cross-platform issues. + Proficiency with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). + Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. + Experience working with ITSM processes (incident, problem, change, and configuration management). + Act as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point. + Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices. + Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset. Preferred Qualifications + Experience with Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) practices. + Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid environments. + Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, SCCM, Intune, Chef, or Puppet). ## Description The Senior Lead IT Engineer is a technical leadership role responsible for the design, administration, optimization, and strategic direction of Lumen's Software Asset Management (SAM) tools. This role serves as a subject matter expert and technical lead, driving stability, scalability, and security across critical infrastructure platforms, with a strong emphasis on Flexera One administration and server-based agent technologies. The Senior Lead IT Engineer partners closely with architecture, security, asset management, and operations teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and cost-effective IT solutions., + Administer, optimize, and support Flexera One / FlexNet Manager Suite (FNMS), SaaS Manager, and related Software Asset Management (SAM) tooling. + FNMS Agent Administration, including deployment, configuration, monitoring, upgrades, and lifecycle management. + Collaborate with Software Asset Management (SAM), Security, and Compliance teams to ensure accurate inventory, license compliance, and audit readiness. + Design and maintain server and agent-based architectures to support performance, scalability, and compliance requirements. + Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex infrastructure and agent-related incidents. + Serve as the technical lead for enterprise IT engineering initiatives, providing guidance, mentorship, and architectural direction. + Develop and enforce engineering standards, documentation, and operational runbooks. + Evaluate and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency and system reliability. + Support change management activities, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment planning. + Assist in driving roadmap planning, technology evaluations, and proof-of-concept initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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