Principal Architect (DWDM) - Oklahoma Staffing : Job Details

Innovation Lead, Principal Architect

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

As an Innovation Lead, the Principal Architect will spearhead the development of new optical products for Lumen, driving forward cutting-edge solutions that enhance the company's technological capabilities. This role involves effectively communicating both technical and financial benefits to peers and C-level teams, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned with the strategic vision. Additionally, the Principal Architect will act as an industry leader, guiding optical vendors towards creating products and services that will benefit Lumen over the next 1-3 years, thereby positioning the company at the forefront of innovation and excellence.

The Main Responsibilities

Optical Strategist: Design next-generation Optical Transport networks

Visionary: Envision future optical network over a 1-3 year horizon and turn them into reality

Standard Bodies Participation: Engage in standard bodies such as an MSA, IEEE, OIF, Open ROADM, etc., to drive Lumen's initiatives

RFP Leadership: Lead complex Request for Proposal (RFP) for new optical technical initiatives

Business Case Development: Develop business cases to support architectural designs and decisions

Data Mining and Trending Analytics: Utilize strong data mining skills to extract network data and present current and trending demands

Cost Model Derivation: Derive marginal and long-run average cost models to support corporate financial models and capital planning

Automation Vision: Create an automation vision for the Optical Product line

Architectural Recommendations: Recommend architectural ecosystems to support Optical products

Original Mindset: Think, how can we do this?

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor's degree in electrical, optical, or Telecommunication engineering, or 10+ years of equivalent experience and training.

Master of Business Administration, or 10+ Years of equivalent experience in financial modeling

Strong analytical approach to solving problems

Willing to tackle ordinary problems and propose extraordinary results

Experience communicating technical solutions from C-Level to entry level employees

Has been the technical subject matter expert that has successfully led a new Product introduction into the production network

Strong data extraction and analytic skills using tools like SQL and PowerBI

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in the following areas: TDM, Synchronization, Quantum Encryption

Participation in at least one standard body

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 $149,084 - $198,779 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

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.

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. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.