Network Engineer 3

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Columbia, MD
Salary
$108,000–$215,100 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jan 31, 2027

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This role $162k
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This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $128,250–$171,525 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $150k for comparable roles.

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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

The Network Engineer (NE3) (Government) joins the RIS I team to serve as a Principal Network Engineer and Tier 3 technical lead for a large government contract. In this advanced role, you will act as the final escalation point for complex network incidents, performing deep-dive analysis to ensure the stability of mission-critical IT infrastructure. You will architect, document, and implement network services including routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, and DHCP. Responsibilities include capacity planning, technology evaluation, and developing standard operating procedures. You must possess a CCIE or equivalent certification, IAT Level II baseline certification, and deep familiarity with Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper equipment. This role solves critical connectivity problems by providing expert consulting and leadership for large-scale government network architecture projects.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $145000 from 135 postings across 36 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Act as the final escalation point for complex network incidents and high-impact troubleshooting.
  • Architect, document, test, and implement network services including routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure operational excellence across all network activities.
  • Lead proactive capacity planning and modeling to ensure network scalability and future-readiness.
  • Research and recommend innovative, cost-effective network solutions and emerging technologies for the long-term roadmap.
  • Design and execute 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, mentorship, and expert consulting to technical review boards and senior management.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is 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.
  • Twelve years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
  • 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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