IT Engineer (ITE3) (Government)
Columbia, Maryland
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) is focused is on Directory Infrastructure Services (Active Directory (AD), Exchange, Identity Management, etc.), Enterprise Defense Services (Access Control, Security Services, etc.), and Desktop and Enclave Services (Application Services, Enclave Support Services, Systems Administration, etc.) to enable organizations to execute their Enterprise IT (EIT) mission obligations.
AT&T has an opening for a senior System Engineer: To support Enterprise IT (EIT) mission obligations for the development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex and diverse IT systems to meet requirements.
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:
Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex and diverse IT systems to meet requirements. Works independently or part of a team on advanced systems analysis projects. Review and test IT systems for adherence to requirements and documents test results. Resolves tickets and problem reports on specific technologies and hardware/software components to include COTS/GOTS products from the system level to individual hardware/software components.
- Recommend new technologies and processes for complex systems.
- Coordinates system installations and monitors equipment functioning.
- Creates build documents for system administrators.
- Identifies system requirements for operations and security and works with other engineers and staff to develop design and integrate components.
- Develops and reviews system architecture, including relevant use cases.
- Manages and tunes technology to ensure expected availability and performance levels are achieved.
- Leads major portions of large or medium complex IT projects and leads small projects autonomously.
- Develop models for future architectural enhancements to system hardware and software.
- Develops and conducts training programs.
- Assist and advise in the development or modification of complex hardware and software solutions to enhance a commodity or specialized IT infrastructure or environment.
- Interfaces with multiple levels of the organization and aspects of a team to resolve system engineering issues and actions.
- Provides weekly and bi-weekly highlights and status inputs to include status, issues, and proposed solutions.
- Develop advanced technological and operational ideas and guide their development to the final product.
- Originates and delivers technical briefs to the government and contractor personnel and all levels of the contract team.
- Provides advice for team integration of new platforms when required regarding cost/schedule/performance impacts.
- Manages installation, maintenance, and support of complex technical infrastructures, hardware, and system software components.
- Provides highly technical and specialized solutions to complex IT problems.
- Performs analysis, studies and prepares summary reports.
- Gathers facts through research, interviewing, and surveys to analyze the client’s business, draws conclusions, and prepares final reports.
- Develop security procedures for design reviews, and for operational monitoring, recording, and responding to security events.
- Provides highly technical and specialized guidance concerning automated solutions to complex information processing problems.
- Leads large scale information systems engineering projects.
- Resolves major technical problems with immediate and long term, durable solutions.
- Determines solutions and impacts for major changes to the baseline and keeps apprised of changes to mission applications and systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Oversee and guide major portions of the IT system architecture.
- Recommend architectural options and business cases for major decisions that impact IT services.
- Performs system designs, developments, and product verification testing on power, control systems, software, hardware, and equipment.
- Communicate verbally and draft communications in writing to senior levels of the organization.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications: Twelve (12) years' experience as an IT Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. (NOTE: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to ten (10) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional IT Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total requirement of sixteen (16) years as an IT Engineer without a degree.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with mobility services is required.\
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our IT Engineer (ITE3) (Government) earns between $118,700 - $203,579 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:
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.
Job ID R-69294 Date posted 06/03/2025
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