Technical Expert/Functional Expert (Network) (Government)

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.

About the role

The scope of this Contract requires specialized expertise in areas such as high-performance computing (HPC), automated processing systems, distributed software design, and secure hosting and networking solutions. The IT infrastructure consists of a mix of Linux, Windows, and UNIX. The environment includes a variety of network devices, server interconnections, mass storage solutions, and essential supporting infrastructure services. The services provided under this Contract support areas including HPC, infrastructure maintenance for HPC systems, networking, office automation, and the development of specialized software.

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is located in Annapolis Junction, MD. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and sustainment of high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Provide critical expertise in network design, advanced troubleshooting, and system integration across Linux, Windows, and UNIX infrastructures.
• Datacenter network design and architecture experience, including installation and configuration of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and IPSEC virtual private networks.
• Install, configure, and support:
  • High-performance file systems such as XFS, GPFS, and Lustre (configuration, tuning, testing, and advanced troubleshooting).
  • HPC farm systems and associated applications such as Nagios, xCAT, failover software, and compilers (advanced troubleshooting and support).
  • HPC MPP systems (working knowledge).
  • Distributed computing tools such as RES, LSF, and SLURM (configuration, tuning, testing, and advanced troubleshooting).
  • RedHat and Suse operating systems (configuration, tuning, testing, and advanced troubleshooting).
• Expert security enterprise boundary and datacenter architecture and design.
• Create system diagrams and present high-level presentations to management.
• Use packet capture software.
• Some on-call availability may be required (compensated at $100.00 per designated on-call day).

Requirements

• 10 years of demonstrable experience in network engineering (LAN), architecture, monitoring, security, and protection (or 15 years without a degree).
• Datacenter network design and architecture experience, including installation and configuration of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and IPSEC virtual private networks.
• At least one of the following certifications: CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP.
• Required clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.

Pay

Yearly salary range: $89,200 - $196,000. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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, pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Additional sick leave beyond state and local requirements (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 wireline phone.

Schedule

• Weekly hours: 40.
• Time type: Regular.

Location: Columbia, Maryland.