Design Engineer, Core (WAN)

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$98,100–$201,000 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Jan 31, 2027

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TL;DR · Design Engineer, Core (WAN)

The Design Engineer – Core (WAN) (ND3) (Government) joins the National Security Team to support global enterprise networks for government customers. This role involves designing and developing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN) services solutions while modernizing network components for mission-focused operational enterprises. Key responsibilities include performing lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing, assisting with security accreditation processes, and maintaining technical documentation. The engineer will also provide Tier-4 production troubleshooting and develop proactive network analysis solutions. Required technical skills include hands-on router engineering and operation experience, along with compliance with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2. The position addresses the technical challenge of providing secure, IP-enabled, cloud-based network solutions and professional services for the intelligence community.

What you'll do

  • Manage the overall architecture for the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN).
  • Develop comprehensive MPLS WAN services solutions for government customers.
  • Perform lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing.
  • Assist with the security accreditation process for network systems.
  • Develop and maintain all relevant technical documentation.
  • Support Tier-4 production troubleshooting on an as-needed basis.
  • Develop proactive network analysis solutions for the operations team.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
  • Must have 16 years of experience based on a combination of work history and education.
  • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
  • Must have experience with hands-on router engineering and/or operation.
  • Must be able to perform the role onsite in Chantilly, VA, five days per week.
  • Must be able to manage Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN) overall architecture.
  • Must be able to develop MPLS WAN services solutions.
  • Must be able to perform lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing.

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