Network Engineer

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.MAROONMIDNIGHTS (MMN) Provide IT support and solutions developed for National Cryptologic University classified training enclaves and unclassified learning centers. including: Directory Services (DS): Architecture, governance, development, implementation, maintenance, and oversight of EIT’s Active Directories and Directory Management for all Enterprise Services on all domains. Desktop and Enclave Services (DES): governance, development, implementation, maintenance, and oversight of EIT’s desktop, mobile platforms, Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI) and Trusted Thin Client (TTC).AT&T has an opening for a senior Network Engineer: To support Enterprise IT (EIT) mission obligations from design through implementation, maintenance and upgrades to existing customer networks.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.Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration.Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents.Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders.Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures.Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces.Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements.Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations.Oversee the support to all network equipment.Develop designs of the organization's network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements.Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers.Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations.Resolve complex network problems, operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment and network simulators.Design modules representing traditional circuit switched networks.Lead large efforts and installation projects of dynamic requirements and scale.Develop algorithms for models using networking and/or telecommunications technologies and systems.Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculums.(NOTE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support.Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree or Twenty (20) years for a master’s degree).An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.The following are acceptable certifications to meet this requirement:CASP+ CECCNP SecurityCISACISSP (or Associate)GCEDGCIHCCSPCisco certification is ALSO required - at least one of the following: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE.Ready to join our team? Apply todayOur Network Engineer (NE3) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $232,943yearly. 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 coverage401(k) planTuition reimbursement programPaid 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 LeavePaid Caregiver LeaveAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption ReimbursementDisability Benefits (short term and long term)Life and Accidental Death InsuranceSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legalEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Extensive employee wellness programsEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phoneWeekly Hours:40Time Type:RegularLocation:Columbia, MarylandIt 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.