CAN/LAN Transition Support Engineer (Government) at AT&T in Oakton, Virginia

Job Description:

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Intelligence Community. 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.

Our Defense Team supports our Nation’s warfighters, providing, operating and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of military operations.

AT&T has an opening for CAN/LAN Transition Support Engineer to support the NRO’s Intranet and Internet network and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system, in providing network hardware and software installation and integration; Coordination with network control centers; providing support to projects that involve networks; Evaluating new network technologies and making recommendations to project managers regarding the integration of these technologies into the operational network baseline.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work on an integration team in support of a large IC partner network engineering group.
• Provide support in matters related to COMSEC equipment to include loading/configuring KG-340s, KG-175D/F/G/Xs and KG-142s.
• Provide support in matters related to Cisco and Juniper equipment and associated management systems.
• Upgrade router and switch firmware and software in accordance with customer baseline and security standards.
• Create and maintain procedures for updating network device firmware and configurations.
• Follow established procedures for applying device configurations to maintain a network standard.
• Conduct detailed site surveys in support of network equipment installations and migrations.
• Maintain eligibility to deploy to world-wide sites for network equipment installations.
• Review configurations provided by Tier III engineers to verify functionality. Provide feedback to engineers.
• Coordinate consumables/bench stock procurement with team members, regional maintenance detachments and the procurement group.
• Travel Required 20% to 30%.

Required Clearance: TSSCI with polygraph. (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications: Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years of experience OR Masters and 4 years, Bachelors and 6 years, Associates and 8 years or HS and 10 years. Must meet IAT Level 2 certification requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Coordinate logistics and in briefing/out briefings with local site management and security personnel.
• Document all physical connections utilizing established standard cable plan designs.
• Coordinate equipment installations and work closely with regional maintenance detachments.
• Assist Tier II and Tier III engineers during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the network systems and devices in support of the Integration team as well as government officials.
• Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure (network connectivity, switches, routers) is a plus. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!