Network Engineer (Government)
San Diego, California
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located at customer's site. 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.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise and oversite of installation and maintenance of Marine Corps FirstNet systems and advise in planning technology shifts.
- Performs and supervises general maintenance of FirstNet equipment and circuits.
- Responsible providing Subject Matter Expertise and technical liaison between the customer and the FirstNet Authority for any system emergencies that may arise.
- Manages all technical aspects of installation and maintenance activities for the Marine Corps FirstNet network.
- When problems arise, provide Subject Matter Expertise to the Program Manager to meet contract response times.
- After solution is implemented, supervises follow- up quality control testing with all concerned parties, ensuring successful resolution.
- Develop proposed solution drawings. Maintain technical drawings of implemented solution.
- Performs other related duties as required
Required Clearance:
Must be a US Citizen and possess or be able to attain SECRET Clearance (#secret) (#clearable)
Required Qualifications:
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Strong technical background.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with very specific data.
- Ability to travel and work on-call.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software.
- To be able to be certified on the equipment that AK Associates services.
- Diagrams existing rack elevations that includes active equipment, patch panels, existing patch cords (copper and fiber), power, grounding/bonding, rack/cabinet specs/dimensions
- Records any identified deficiencies that requires correction or reporting to the prime contractor
- Experienced in site survey of network infrastructure and recording detailed information required for design and deployment of a modernized IT infrastructure
- Versed in identifying existing cabinet/rack specs/dimensions, AC power receptacle types, proper cabinet/equipment bonding/grounding, cable management, equipment mounting options, network switching hardware configurations, network cable (copper & fiber) type/category and associated connectors
- Ability to sketch/diagram floorplans, rack elevations, cable routes, network topologies and other equipment/materials that may be located in equipment room
Desired Qualifications:
- Five years supporting AT&T Sales and/or Service Management, with a firm understanding of mobility products, processes, and systems used. The Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter capable of working collaboratively within AT&T, with vendors/partners/teammates, system integrator partners, and directly with the customer to fulfill mission requirements.
- Knowledge of service management methodologies, tools, and templates and large, complex IT environments.
- Experience in working with wireline and wireless telecommunications management systems, especially with AT&T’s systems.
- Education: B.S., IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Telecommunications
- Certifications: Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMI PMP)
Our Network Engineer's earn between $140,000 -$195,000. 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
Candidates with arrest or convictions records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, , the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Relevant Material Job Duties for which Criminal History may have a direct adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the Conditional Offer of Employment Contact with Customers/Candidates/Clients Safety Sensitivity (Vehicle/Tool/Machine Operation - if applicable) Handling/Proximity to Sensitive Information
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Oakton, VirginiaIt 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-63217-2 Date posted 05/06/2025
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