Senior Network Design Engineering (Government)

AT&T; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

AT&T Global Public Sector in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer to architect and deliver scalable wireless, wireline, and broadband network solutions for government missions.

The role requires on-site presence in Columbia, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a hands-on background with Cisco/Juniper routers and enterprise networks. AT&T offers strong benefits, a 40-hour work week and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Hands-on configuration with enterprise routers and switches (Cisco/Juniper).
• Experience with Type 1 Crypto equipment.
• Ability to implement IPSEC and MACSEC security protocols.
• Experience supporting WAN/MAN/LAN technologies.
• Ability to configure routing and switching protocols.
• Technical writing skills.
• CCNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and architecture development for scalable networks.
• Deploy and integrate network solutions; provide initial support.
• Monitor, optimize performance; troubleshoot issues.
• Document processes; ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors; manage projects end to end.

Skills

Cisco & Juniper routers/switches

Type 1 Crypto equipment

IPSEC / MACSEC security protocols

WAN/MAN/LAN networking

Routing & switching protocols

Network design & architecture

CCNA certification

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Tools

Solarwinds

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

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.

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

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.