Lead Advanced Network Tech Support
Richardson, Texas
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.
Overall Purpose: Lead the integration of new technology platforms and provide advanced network technology support within AT&T’s distributed real-time network, collaborating with CTO (Chief Technology Office) Partners in an Agile/DevOps environment to design, build, and operate functions on disaggregated networks and cloud infrastructure using software-defined networking, virtualization, and containerization.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Integration and Support of New Technologies: Integrate and support new technology platforms into network environments, including developing, testing, training, and creating methods and procedures for new technology introduction.
- Collaboration with CTO Partners: Collaborate with Partners, including working in Agile/DevOps environments and reviewing and signing off on CTO designs.
- Utilization of Advanced Techniques: Utilize advanced networking techniques such as software-defined networking, virtualization, containerization, CI/CD pipelines for automation, custom tool creation, and advanced data analytics.
- Troubleshooting and Problem Management: Resolving complex network issues, including providing technical leadership, resolving critical outages, leading root cause analysis, and driving problem management initiatives.
- Development of Tools and Metrics: Develop tools and metrics for network operations, including creating custom tools, network performance metrics, and network automation.
Job Contribution: 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: Developing and handing off methods and procedures for new technology introduction, coaching partner organizations, and conducting root cause analysis for complex network issues.
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.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
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:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Richardson, TexasSalary Range:
$130,700.00 - $196,100.00AT&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. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
Job ID R-124031 Date posted 10/02/2026
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