Senior Lead DevOps Engineer (Remote, US)

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role This is a high-accountability environment where bold ideas are transformed into innovative solutions for customers, partners, and the industry. Trust is built through ownership, innovation is driven by collaboration, and every contribution plays a role in advancing the future of AI-ready connectivity. The Senior Lead DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in bringing strategic vision to life by building the platforms, processes, and automation capabilities that enable innovation to scale efficiently and reliably. This individual will lead the advancement of modern software delivery practices, designing and implementing digital pipelines that accelerate the path from development to deployment while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and operational performance. In this role, the Senior Lead DevOps Engineer will help shape and leverage emerging technologies to automate software deployment, optimize infrastructure lifecycle management, and deliver scalable solutions that support business growth. Collaborating across executive leadership, product management, engineering, and quality organizations, this individual will connect people, processes, and technology to address complex chall