Senior System Engineer (Government)

AT&T; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior System Engineer, where you'll leverage your extensive IT background to support critical government contracts. This role involves leading a team in the integration of cutting-edge technologies while ensuring operational readiness and compliance. With a focus on virtualization and security, you'll play a key role in delivering robust IT solutions. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that values diversity and innovation, while offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee discounts on AT&T services

Qualifications

• 5+ years in virtualization and computing solutions engineering.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid-cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Support integration and deployment of IT services.
• Ensure compliance and security for operations.

Skills

Linux Operating Systems

VMware Systems Administration

Windows Computing Solutions

Scripting (Bash, PowerShell)

Security Operations

IT Service Delivery

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

VMware

ServiceNow

Job description

**Job Description:**

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

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.

AT&T maintains active contracts and relationships with U.S. Government entities that require secure communications and systems. The operational need to add members to our support staff will continue to enable robust solutions in the IT Service and Support framework. The position supports both the active contracts as well as new contract support requests in facilitation of business capture, operations, new technology insertion. Close relationship building with the customers ensure operational readiness and compliance.

The AT&T CWAN for our Virginia Program Office (VPO) has an opening for a seasoned leader with broad depth of IT background to join the team. The support role is fully inclusive to the required experience of a seasoned professional with a broad background to support the overall system of services that include but not limited to the networking, compute/ virtual infrastructure operations, phone support systems and new technology integration. The team is also responsible for the day-to-day compliance for security and general user administration. This individual will provide position level leadership within the operations of integration, configuration, deployment, security remediation, and operations of AT&T Managed CWAN Services for VPO business unit.

**Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:**

+ Key understanding of Linux based operating systems: Red Hat, Centos, VMware, KVM

+ Multi-platform support surrounds OEM appliances very helpful in team operations for both Windows and Linux based. Ability to build and guide junior and mid-level staffing in best practices for installation / operations

+ VMware Systems Administration (vFAMILY – vCenter, vSphere of products to include Horizon EUC) in virtual operations.

+ Patching and remediation of monitored systems and networks with a greater team

+ Tiered 3+ service support typically interfaced with customer Tier 2 (AT&T staffing in support of programs)

+ IT Service delivery, assurance, and operations

+ Assist in the development of a new shared services (product deployments, customized solutions based on distinct requirements)

+ Ability to Program / Script - Linux based Bash & Windows PowerShell with support of other script/languages as required for deployment / support of embedded applications and broad aspect administration

+ Security operations and accreditation key to the operational turn up is required to address accreditation processes

**Required Clearance**

Top Secret SCI with poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Must be a US Citizen

+ Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Virtualization, Windows and Linux Computing solution engineering and architecture solutions

+ Experience with on premise, cloud and hybrid-cloud based deployments

+ US citizenship is required; able to obtain and retain federal security clearance

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interface with a broad range of people and roles

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Active Cleared Individual clearance supporting the overall business up to TS/SCI/Poly

+ CISSP, Virtual Certifications key (DoDD 8570/ DoDD 8140)

+ Experience with ITSM and/or ServiceNow

+ Comparable VMware certifications, RHCE, MS Certifications, Security Certs in general to IAT/IAM levels 1-3

+ Working knowledge of common operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and basic endpoint security principles

+ Experience with automation of systems reports and administrative tools

+ VMware virtualization both in the standard hypervisor and in VDI

Our Senior System Engineer's earn between $120,000 -$180,000. 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:**

Oakton, 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. 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