Network Provisioning Engineer - Expert (Government)

About the role

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. Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

Responsibilities

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located at customer's site. The Network Provisioning Engineer will provide firewall management and maintenance on the customer’s enterprise network. Key responsibilities include:

• Configure, maintain, and manage McAfee and Palo Alto firewall devices
• Create firewall rules and perform network troubleshooting
• Ensure successful integration of network systems and components
• Receipt of project tasking, review of approved engineering design, validation of router/switch/firewall including complex scripts
• Network implementation, testing and troubleshooting, including support of after-hours implementations
• Fulfill reporting functions on network status

Requirements

Required Clearance: TSSCI with poly. Required Qualifications include:

• Experience with surveys, installing conveyances, pulling and terminating cable, determining and implementing required pin outs, installing and configuring equipment chase, cards power supplies, racks, patch panels, etc.
• Detailed understanding of EIGRP, OSP, BGP/MP-BGP, and MPLS routing protocols
• Experience with McAfee and Palo Alto firewall devices
• Prerequisite knowledge of the latest Cisco and Juniper routing and switching platforms (for Service Provider Core/Edge, Datacenter, and Branch devices)
• Familiarity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs
• Experience with firewall rule creations, Splunk, network troubleshooting, network routing
• TCP/UP knowledge and CISSP or other security certs
• Candidate must have a total of 12 years of applicable experience, which can be a combination of degree and work history

Skills

Desired Qualifications include:

• Hands-on experience with Firewall appliances (VPN Concentrator and Adaptive Security Appliance) is preferred
• CISSP desired

Benefits

Our Network Provisioning Engineer's earn a competitive salary and enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (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
• 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

Pay

Our Network Provisioning Engineer's earn between $98,100 - $196,244. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Schedule

Weekly Hours: 40, Time Type: Regular, Location: Mclean, Virginia