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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Systems Engineer - Public Sector - **Company:** Lumen Technologies, Inc - **Location:** Aiken, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Synchronous Optical Networking, Configuration Management, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Identity and Access Management, Network Diagrams, Network Administration, Network Management System, Information Technology - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-it-systems-engineer-public-sector-texas-usa-58894237 ## About the Role turn-up SOPs and operational docs for Transport discipline * Develop and maintain circuit layout records and network diagrams * Review and provide feedback on as-built, engineering development, and configuration management drawings Tasks * Top Secret/SCI clearance * On-call after hours and 24x7 shift environment * Up to 10% travel * Technical skills and experience in OTN/SONET/DWDM * Security+ or equivalent IAT/IAM/IASAE Level 2 of DOD 8570.1 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT (preferred) * Fluent in network management tools and protocols (e.g., One Control, MCP, DNA, TNMS, Remedy) * Ciena OC-A certification (preferred) * Knowledge of DWDM, SONET, OTN, and TDM technologies * Self-motivated with minimal guidance Key requirements * Health benefits * Life insurance * Voluntary lifestyle benefits * employer offe red perks * bonus structure (short-term/long-term incentives) * Remote/work flexibility (#LI-Remote) ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will provide advanced Tier II support for a nationwide fiber transport network, ensuring availability of IP and network management services across two NOC sites. You will act as a technical SME for Transport network management, tackling Tier II escalations and coordinating implementations, turn-ups, and decommissions. You'll collaborate with lead engineers to maintain documentation, diagrams, and configuration artifacts that support engineering and operations. This position offers ownership, impact, and a path to shaping AI-ready connectivity. Compensation / Benefits * Operate Transport Network Management in engineering/operations as a technical SME * Handle Tier-2 escalations for SONET, OTN, DWDM issues * Coordinate Tier-2 network implementations, provisioning, configurations, test and turn-up * Interface with Lead Engineers on network requirements and designs * Coordinate transport device deactivation/decommission and retirements * Write and maintain SOPs and operational docs for Transport discipline * Develop and maintain circuit layout records and network diagrams * Review and provide feedback on as-built, engineering development, and configuration management drawings Tasks * Top Secret/SCI clearance * On-call after hours and 24x7 shift environment * Up to 10% travel * Technical skills and experience in OTN/SONET/DWDM * Security+ or equivalent IAT/IAM/IASAE Level 2 of DOD 8570.1 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT (preferred) * Fluent in network management tools and protocols (e.g., One Control, MCP, DNA, TNMS, Remedy) * Ciena OC-A certification (preferred) * Knowledge of DWDM, SONET, OTN, and TDM technologies * Self-motivated with minimal guidance Key requirements * Health benefits * Life insurance * Voluntary lifestyle benefits * employer offe red perks * bonus structure (short-term/long-term incentives) * Remote/work flexibility (#LI-Remote) ## Related Videos - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Designing Reliable Distributed Systems: Failures, Retries & Idempotency](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1963-designing-reliable-distributed-systems-failures-retries-idempotency) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Remote Work: Best Practices for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/315-remote-work-best-practices-for-developers)