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. 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. 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.
Principal Architect - Fabric Solutions
Location
United States
Posted
21 hours ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
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.
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
We are seeking a Product Architect to join Lumen’s Managed & Professional Services organization. This role is responsible for architecting and evolving managed network, managed security, and service intelligence solutions that align with Lumen’s strategic vision and enterprise architecture standards.
The Senior Lead Product Architect operates at the intersection of product strategy and technical execution—providing architectural leadership, defining solution designs, and ensuring consistency with Lumen’s Corporate North Star, IT, and Service Assurance architectures. This role partners closely with Product Management, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions.
The Main Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
Define and own high‑level software and system architectures for managed network, managed security, and service intelligence solutions. Produce architectural designs, reference architectures, and technical specifications that guide development and integration.
Technical Leadership & Governance
Provide technical leadership across delivery teams, establishing architectural standards, best practices, and design patterns. Conduct architectural reviews and ensure solutions meet performance, security, scalability, and reliability requirements.
Product & Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Security, Operations, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technically sound and scalable solutions. Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the product lifecycle.
System Integration & Interoperability
Oversee the integration of multiple platforms, services, and software components to ensure seamless end‑to‑end functionality. Define integration patterns, interfaces, and interaction models across complex, distributed systems.
Quality, Security & Compliance Assurance
Ensure architectural designs adhere to enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards. Identify and mitigate technical risks early through design reviews and continuous evaluation.
Architecture Alignment & Strategy
Ensure all solutions align with Lumen’s Corporate North Star and are consistent with IT, Network, and Service Assurance architectural strategies. Drive architectural coherence across portfolios and initiatives.
Innovation & Emerging Technology Adoption
Stay current with emerging technologies, architectural trends, and industry best practices. Evaluate and incorporate new capabilities where appropriate to improve scalability, automation, observability, and customer value.
Mentorship & Enablement
Mentor architects and senior engineers, fostering strong architectural discipline, documentation standards, and technical decision‑making across teams.
What We Look For in a Candidate
8+ years of experience in software architecture, systems engineering, or technical solution design, preferably within managed services, networking, security, or large‑scale enterprise platforms.
Architectural Expertise
Strong experience designing distributed systems, service‑oriented and cloud‑based architectures, and complex system integrations.
Technical Leadership
Proven ability to lead architectural decisions, influence cross‑functional teams, and establish enterprise‑level standards.
Strategic Thinking
Ability to align technical architecture with product strategy and long‑term business objectives.
Collaboration & Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex architectural concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Quality & Security Focus
Strong understanding of performance, scalability, resilience, and security principles in enterprise environments.
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, and WY.
$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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.
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What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 341493
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.
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https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice
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.
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