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Senior Network Design Engineering (Government)

AT&T

Columbia, MDFull-time$79–185K/yrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$79–185K/yr
Location
Columbia, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CertificationTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

AT&T is hiring a Senior Network Design Engineering (Government). AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer to provide expert consultation and develop network designs for wireless, wireline, and broadband infrastructure. This role involves ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient network solutions using engineering principles and approved guidelines. The engineer will also lead moderate-sized projects and interact frequently with senior leadership.

Key focus areas include Develop and manage detailed network designs and architecture, Deploy network solutions and integrate new components, and Monitor and optimize network performance.

Successful candidates bring TS/SCI Clearance With Polygraph. Important skills include Network Architecture, Network Migrations, Network Solution Deployment, Component Integration, Circuit Provisioning, and Network Performance Optimization. Preferred (not required): Network Design, Methods And Procedures, Solarwinds, and Federal Government Networks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network DesignNetwork ArchitectureNetwork MigrationsNetwork Solution DeploymentComponent IntegrationCircuit ProvisioningNetwork Performance OptimizationNetwork TroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationProcess DocumentationMethods and ProceduresEngineering Document CreationStakeholder CoordinationVendor CoordinationProject ManagementCost/Benefit EstimatesPublic SpeakingNegotiationsInstallationsCiscoJuniperType 1 Crypto Equipment ImplementationType 1 Crypto Equipment TroubleshootingIPSECMACSECWAN TechnologiesMAN TechnologiesCAN TechnologiesLAN TechnologiesRouting Protocols ConfigurationRouting Protocols TroubleshootingSwitching Protocols ConfigurationSwitching Protocols TroubleshootingConverged Networks ManagementCapacity PlanningPerformance AnalysisNetwork TuningTier 2 SupportTier 3 SupportTier 4 SupportDocumentationOrganization SkillsSelf-MotivatedSolarwindsFederal Government NetworksDOD Technical Requirements

Qualifications

TS/SCI With Polygraph ClearanceBachelor's in Technical Field or Associate's With 5 Years ExperienceHands-on Configuration Experience With Enterprise Routers and SwitchesReal-World Experience With Enterprise Routers and SwitchesCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CertificationCyber CertificationsAT&T Operating Methods and Procedures Knowledge

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full 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.

The Columbia Program Office (CPO) supports various US Government entities. CPO specializes in IT solutions, network connectivity, cyber analysis, and solutions architectures for the IC and the DOD.

The ECS portfolio recently increased it’s scope and is need of a multiple Senior Network Design Engineers.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Overall Purpose: Provide expert consultation and develop network designs for wireless, wireline, and broadband infrastructure, using engineering principles and approved guidelines to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient network solutions. This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Key Roles and Responsibilities : Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Network Design and Architecture: Develop and manage detailed network designs and architecture, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and creating specifications for network migrations.

  • Implementation and Configuration: Deploy network solutions, integrate new components, provide initial support, resolve system failures, and implement circuit provisioning standards.

  • Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting: Monitor and optimize network performance, assess client networks, make improvement recommendations, and troubleshoot issues.

  • Documentation and Compliance: Maintain detailed records, ensure compliance with standards, author process documentation, methods, procedures, and use tools to create engineering documents.

  • Collaboration and Project Management: Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, manage projects from conception to completion, prepare cost/benefit estimates, and oversee presentations, negotiations, and installations.

Job Contribution: An experienced professional with advanced, interdisciplinary knowledge, resolving difficult and complex issues using broad professional concepts. Guides others, applying advanced principles and company practices. Leads moderate sized projects (or parts of larger projects) with strategic value. Operates autonomously with frequent senior leadership interaction.

TCP Career Step Differentiator: Leading significant design projects and ensuring compliance.

Environmental Requirements : This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors’ degree in a technical field is preferred, or an Associates with 5 years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience

  • Hands-on configuration and real-world experience with enterprise class routers and switch product lines including Cisco and Juniper.

  • Type 1 Crypto equipment implementation and troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to implement and troubleshoot commercial network security protocols (IPSEC, MACSEC).

  • Demonstrated expertise in supporting the WAN, MAN, CAN and LAN technologies.

  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols.

  • Understanding of enterprise management of converged networks, capacity planning, performance analysis and network tuning.

  • Ability to provide Tier 2 through 4 support.

  • Technical writing skills.

  • Excellent organization skills to support work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

  • Self-motivated, including ability to effectively perform tasks on schedule.

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Cyber certifications.

  • Knowledge of AT&T operating methods and procedures.

  • Solarwinds experience.

  • Familiarity with Federal Government networks, and DOD technical requirements and is a plus.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our Senior Network Design Engineering (Government) earns between $79,300 - $184,800 yearly. 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) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

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 wireline phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Columbia, Maryland

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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status

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