Lead System Engineering
Dallas, Texas
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 AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.
Design applications, platforms or services by translating core business requirements into comprehensive technical solutions, ensuring functional, performance, and reliability through hands-on system design, technical enablement, and strategic decision-making across platform, network, software, and cloud environments.
What you’ll do
Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise wireless networks using Aruba Wireless solutions (controllers, access points, AirWave, ClearPass, etc.).
- Implement, configure, and manage Silver Peak SD-WAN solutions for secure and optimized WAN connectivity.
- Perform site surveys, wireless assessments, and recommend improvements for coverage, capacity, and performance.
- Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot wireless and SD-WAN environments, resolving incidents and performance issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate wireless and SD-WAN solutions with network security and other infrastructure.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in wireless and SD-WAN technologies.
What you’ll need
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science.
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Certification is required in some areas.
What you’ll bring
- An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge.
- Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions.
- Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.
Supervisor:
- No
TCP Career Step Differentiator:
- Designs systems and platforms for large complex projects that have multiple system interdependencies.
Our Lead System Engineering, earns between $143,800 - $215,800. 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
If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility.
Apply today!
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Bellaire, TexasSalary Range:
$143,800.00 - $215,800.00It 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-80819-1 Date posted 09/16/2025
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- Tuition Assistance
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