Design Engineer (Network Designer III) (Government)

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$89,200–$220,946 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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TL;DR · Design Engineer (Network Designer III) (Government)

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The Design Engineer (CAN/LAN) at AT&T’s National Security Team is a senior-level position supporting the modernization of global enterprise networks for government clients. This role involves evaluating new technologies, planning network configurations, and integrating them into existing systems to maintain optimal performance. The engineer will oversee network control centers, supervise specialists, and ensure compliance with security standards while providing technical guidance on upgrades and additions. Key responsibilities include installing and configuring LAN/WAN infrastructure, monitoring network availability, preparing technical proposals for engineering review boards, and implementing methodologies for voice communication system analysis and support. Essential skills include extensive experience with Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper hardware configurations, as well as hands-on expertise in routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, and switching protocols such as VLANs and 802.1q. The ideal candidate holds a CCNP or equivalent certification and possesses deep knowledge of network engineering standards and practices for mission-focused operational environments.

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Cisco Juniper Brocade MPLS OSPF BGP VLANs 802.1q port-channels CCNP DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 network management tools firewalls LAN WAN VoIP SD-WAN Kubernetes Terraform Ansible Git Jira Confluence

What you'll do

  • Evaluates new network technologies and recommends integration into existing networks.
  • Designs and implements secure network configurations to support customer requirements.
  • Oversees network control centers and ensures optimal performance and availability.
  • Prepares technical proposals for government engineering review boards on network enhancements.
  • Monitors network security, identifies issues, and reports suspected violations to authorities.

What we're looking for

  • At least 16 years of combined work experience and education in network engineering.
  • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
  • Experience in Tier III or higher network operations, design, and implementation.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper production network hardware configurations.
  • Expertise in implementing and troubleshooting standard routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.
  • Knowledge of switching and trunking protocols including VLANs, 802.1q, and port-channels.

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