The job duties of the Senior Network Engineer are as follows:
- Perform network design and engineering support services for the TAC2O Program IT architecture. Solve complex Network issues. Engineering, design, implement network solutions including LANs/WANs/Site-to-site, VPNs/Point-to-point/point to multipoint. Troubleshoot port security issues, VLAN issues and network outages. Control network management activities, data flows and firewall rules.
- Build network topologies to deliver content from specific providers to users.
- Answer technical questions; recommend and implement approved course of action.
- Design, implement or maintain networks for LAN and WAN systems.
- Provide engineering designs, and plans for installation, integration, testing, upgrade, analysis, and maintenance/expansion of the network environment.
- Prepare network engineering documentation ranging from requirements, conceptual planning, research and development efforts, complete system construction, to customization of existing network configurations and assist in communicating current operational status of networks.
- Assist in investigating, evaluating, and proposing new network systems and upgrades/modifications to existing resources that would increase capabilities, efficiency, reliability, and cost savings. Assist in developing plans for integrating network systems to include implementation schedule, costing, and resource requirements.
- Perform network engineering studies on communication paths for deployed systems. Perform studies to determine requirements for bandwidth, data throughput, security, and reliability.
- Maintain technical manuals and standard operating procedures.
- Develop/implement network communications paths for remote data sources.
Required Clearance:
TS/SCI with poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of Firewalls.
- Current networking certifications.
- Understand the operation of network protocols and Firewall packet and proxy filters.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position and six years of relevant experience. An additional four years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
- Must presently be 8140 compliant; must be 8140 compliant by date of security indoctrination with any necessary continuing education (CE) for certification.
Desired Qualifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
- Experience with multi-level security domains.
- Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of GDIT TACLANE and other crypto devices.
- Experience with networks containing Radiant Mercury multi-level security appliances.
Our Senior Network Engineer's earn between $89,200 - $206,000. 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 wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
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Skills Required
- TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining firewalls
- Current networking certifications
- Understanding of network protocols and firewall packet and proxy filters
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and six years of relevant experience, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree
- Must be 8140 compliant by the date of security indoctrination, including required continuing education for certification
- Cisco Certified Network Professional certification
- Experience with multi-level security domains
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining GDIT TACLANE and other cryptographic devices
- Experience with networks containing Radiant Mercury multi-level security appliances
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