Network Engineer (CNE II) (Government)

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.

Intelink Services provide interagency information sharing, content discovery, and collaboration capabilities on the IC system domains to the IC and its partners in Defense, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Law Enforcement.

AT&T has an opening for a Network Engineer to support Public Sector Solutions.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The Network Engineer supports the performance, reliability, and configuration of enclave networks and systems. This role monitors, analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves network and system issues across LAN/CAN/WAN environments, working closely with internal stakeholders and external organizations to restore service and maintain operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong enterprise networking architecture, experience coordinating incident resolution, and familiarity with cloud and automation concepts.

Key Responsibilities: 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. Work to be performed in Laurel, MD 20723.

• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate hardware, software, and other network-related problems to ensure availability and performance.
• Provide technical expertise for the performance and/or configuration of enclave networks and supporting systems.
• Perform general LAN/CAN/WAN administration and support, including:
  • Switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers
  • Schedule, coordinate, and execute firmware upgrades and hardware migrations in accordance with change management practices.
• Coordinate with responsible users, system owners, and external organizations to drive timely resolution of network or system incidents.
• Support DNS services, including configuration and maintenance of BIND.
• Perform Linux-based operational and troubleshooting tasks using common command-line utilities.
• Support AWS cloud environment activities, with emphasis on EC2 and VPC fundamentals (connectivity, routing, and troubleshooting).
• Contribute to operational efficiency through scripting and automation; Ansible experience is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise network environments (LAN/CAN/WAN).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network/system issues and coordinate incident resolution across multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with:
  • AWS (particularly EC2 and VPC)
• DNS/BIND
• Linux command-line operations and troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity and/or hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco IOS
  • F5 BIG-IP
• Palo Alto hardware and software
• Experience with scripting and automation, especially Ansible.
• Experience designing and planning new network environments.

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

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related technical field and six (6) years work experience in similar role. An additional six (6) years may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree, or an additional four (4) years with an Associate's Degree.

• Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+ or CCNA).

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our Network Engineer (CNE II) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $191,600 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 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.