Solution Architect Federal Special Programs
 Lumen Technologies | |
$ - $ yearly
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remote work
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 United States, Virginia | |
 Apr 12, 2025 | |
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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
Lumen Solution Architects are passionate about leveraging technology innovation to support the overall business objectives of our clients. We are customer-facing solution engineering professionals who work in partnership with our Sales & Customer Success Executives, leading innovative conversations that help shape the growth of Federal Special Program Clients.The professional in this role will help support Federal Special Program Accounts. Secret security clearance required, SCI preferred. Location
The professional in this role will reside in the Washington D.C Metro Area and work from home when not in client and team meetings in our Arlington or Herdon, VA offices once or twice weekly. The Main Responsibilities
What We Look For in a Candidate
Secret security clearance required, SCI preferred. Five years of experience with technology focused in pre-sales, engineering, consulting or similar background. Technical pre-sales and/or consulting experience with a progressive track record of increasing levels of solution complexity and responsibility. Able to develop relationships and communicate with senior level federal technical staff and line of business leaders. Possess knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and Design with ability to act autonomously across multiple technology areas. Proficiency of technical solution knowledge across connected security, global network infrastructure, edge cloud capabilities, connected security, communication and collaboration services. Experience in solution consulting - ITIL. Strong understanding in Security solutions. Strong understanding in Cloud & Architecture design.Azure, AWS Strong understanding in Network Functions Virtualization. Strong Telecommunications Layers 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 Communication: Ability to independently orchestrate & lead discussions with clients across many levels including C-level, VPs and Directors within IT. Sales Abilit: Leads discussions with internal stakeholders to construct Total Cost of Ownership & evaluate Return on Investments for large enterprise customers when identifying & crafting customer solutions. Approach: Highly proactive, consultative, creative and positive with a can-do attitude. Problem Solving: Expert problem-solving skills and ability to methodically understand and resolve complex issues across multiple products to integrate into a seamless customer solution. Presentation Skills: Excellent presentation skills as well as the ability to build and present high-quality solutions to both technical and executive audiences that articulate the business value of the technical solution. Some Travel required. Industry certifications are a plus. Education: B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience in the private sector or military 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: 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. Learn more about Lumen's:
#LI-KS1 Requisition #: 337787 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. 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Application Deadline 05/05/2025 | |