Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

at Lumen in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description 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. Were 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 We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Internal Network Services team. This role is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network and infrastructure systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across the organization. A key focus will be circuit provisioning for network connectivity, along with application management tasks supporting business-critical systems. The ideal candidate will also bring a strong interest in cloud technologies and automation scripting to help modernize and streamline infrastructure operations. This position requires solid technical skills, problem-solving ability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions while maintaining high availability and security standards. Location This is a work from home position from anywhere within the US. The Main Responsibilities + Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, virtualization, networking, and cloud-based systems. + Provision and manage network circuits, ensuring timely activation, configuration, and accurate documentation. + Perform application management tasks, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting for supported enterprise applications. + Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity planning, and disaster recovery strategies. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to support deployments, upgrades, and business-focused solutions. + Ensure compliance with security standards and implement best practices for system hardening. + Document processes, configurations, and architecture for operational excellence. + Contribute to infrastructure-as-code initiatives for network, server, and database deployments. + Utilize automation tools and scripting to streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency. + Contribute to modernization efforts by leveraging cloud t Apply tot his job