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Network Engineer - Expert (Government)

Reston, Virginia

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Job Description:

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government.   We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

AT&T has an opening for a network engineer to support the project engineering functional area in providing network engineering expertise.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices. 
  • Installing and managing cloud-based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP. 
  • Performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs. 
  • Managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access. 
  • Installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes. 
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues. 
  • Performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures. 
  • Monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns. 
  • Communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization.

Required Clearance

TS/SCI with poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently with guidance only in the most complex situations
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience. 
  • Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes and containerization. 
  • Demonstrated experience responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests. 
  • BA/BS and 8 years of experiences, or a combination of education and work experience equivalent to 12 years

Desired Certifications

  • System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields 
  • Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
  • Demonstrated experience in system administration.  
  • Demonstrated experience with virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent. 
  • Demonstrated experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools.

Our Network Engineer's earn between $89,200 - $197,460. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Reston, Virginia

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job ID R-39475 Date posted 09/24/2024
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