Network Engineer 3

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Columbia, MD
Salary: $108,000–$215,100 / yr
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Jan 31, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $162k

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $98,100–$196,000 across 81 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer 3

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The Network Engineer (NE3) (Government) joins the RIS I team to provide regional IT services, including support for end-user devices and campus area networks. As a Principal Network Engineer and Tier 3 technical lead, you will serve as the final escalation point for complex network incidents, performing deep-dive analysis to ensure the stability of mission-critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include architecting, documenting, and implementing network services like DNS and DHCP, as well as performing capacity planning, technology evaluation, and contingency planning. You will utilize expertise in routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CCIE certification, and IAT Level II baseline certification to solve high-impact technical problems within a large-scale government contract environment.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $145000 from 135 postings across 36 companies.

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Skills

Network Architecture Routers Switches Firewalls DNS DHCP Cisco Brocade Juniper Network Engineering Capacity Planning Wireless Cable Plant SOPs

What you'll do

Act as the final escalation point for complex network incidents and perform deep-dive troubleshooting.
Architect, document, test, and implement network services including routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, and DHCP.
Lead proactive capacity planning and modeling to ensure network scalability and future-readiness.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure operational excellence across all network activities.
Design and execute robust contingency plans for hardware and software failures to minimize service disruptions.
Drive network upgrade projects through the complete lifecycle of design, testing, deployment, and optimization.
Provide technical leadership, consulting, and mentorship to engineers, developers, and senior management.
Ensure all network activities adhere to government compliance standards and are meticulously documented.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.
Twelve years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
Four additional years of network engineering experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
Current IAT Level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
Current CCIE or equivalent certification or higher is required.
Deep familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and network services like DNS and DHCP is required.
Experience with installation and configuration of devices from vendors such as Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper is a plus (preferred).

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