Tier III Network Engineer, Senior

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Mclean, VA
Salary: $89,200–$175,358 / yr
Posted: 77 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 11, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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TL;DR · Tier III Network Engineer, Senior

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The Tier III Network Engineer - Senior joins the National Security Team to support the 24x7 Network Operations Center. This role provides high-level troubleshooting expertise for critical voice, video, and collaboration services within the intelligence community. The engineer will monitor network availability, maintain hardware and software, and proactively identify risks to mitigate potential threats. Daily responsibilities include supporting local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and various data communications systems. Required technical skills include advanced networking qualifications in MPLS, BGP, OSPF, LAMBDA, and Optical specialization, along with a strong understanding of the OSI model and routing protocols like EIGRP and LDP. The candidate must utilize tools such as Remedy, ServiceNow, HPOV, HPNA, Solarwinds, MNS, and Netcool to ensure seamless telecommunications for LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice, and Video requirements.

What does a Network Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $147500 from 34 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

MPLS BGP OSPF LAN WAN MAN Optical EIGRP LDP ServiceNow Remedy Solarwinds Netcool HPOV HPNA MNS ITIL CISSP CCNA CCNP CCIE JNCIA JNCIS JNCIE

What you'll do

Provide Tier 3 network support to the 24x7 Network Operations Center.
Support LAN, WAN, Intranet, and Internet data communications systems.
Monitor network availability and perform necessary maintenance for all system users.
Maintain and update network hardware and software components.
Identify network risks proactively and develop mitigation plans.
Fulfill business requirements for telecommunications including Voice and Video services.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and fault isolation of IT business systems.

What we're looking for

Must possess a TSSCI with polygraph clearance.
Must have a total of 12 years of applicable experience based on the highest degree earned.
Must have advanced networking qualifications including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, LAMBDA, and LAN/MAN/WAN/Optical specialization.
Must have a strong understanding of the OSI model and configuration of routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, BGP, and LDP.
Must have hands-on troubleshooting and fault isolation experience for IT business systems.
Must be able to utilize common ticket systems like Remedy or ServiceNow and network management tools like HPOV, HPNA, Solarwinds, MNS, or Netcool.
Preferred network certifications include Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Juniper JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIE, ITIL Foundations, and/or CISSP (preferred).

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