PRINCIPAL FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER (Alkira) (HOME, GB)

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 Alkira, a Lumen Connect Solution One network. Every cloud. Total control, globally. In this role, you will serve as the trusted technical advisor and hands-on deployment lead for Alkira’s strategic enterprise customers. Partnering with network, cloud, and platform teams, you will own the technical customer journey from initial evaluation and architecture design through production deployment, adoption, and expansion. This is a highly customer-facing role that combines solutions architecture, cloud networking, automation, and technical consulting. You will work closely with customer stakeholders and internal Product and Engineering teams to deliver successful outcomes while providing field-based insights that