WAN Administrator (Government)

Job Description :

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located at customer's site. No relocation is offered.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission.

AT&T is hiring to support a US Government Program that provides IT Services to US Strategic Command located in Omaha Nebraska.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

Maintain and administer Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure, coordinating with multiple locations for seamless connectivity.

Provide full lifecycle support for network infrastructure, including installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.

Troubleshoot network issues and support SDWAN (Software-Defined WAN) initiatives and modernization projects.

Monitor network performance to ensure high availability and reliability for all system users.

Perform necessary maintenance and repairs to support continuous network operations.

Monitor and test website performance to ensure optimal functionality and uptime.

Assist with network modeling, analysis, and planning, coordinating between network and data communications hardware and software.

Supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists as needed.

Administer network security measures to protect network infrastructure and data.

Support various transmission / transport mediums, including VPNs, dedicated circuits, broadband, etc.

Collaborate with public carriers and circuit providers to deliver and maintain network services.

Follow established standards, processes, and policies in all network administration tasks.

Provide configuration management support, including recording, tracking, monitoring, and updating component configurations and changes using configuration management systems.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Perform shift work to provide continuous 24 / 7 coverage.

Required Clearance : TS / SCI (#tssci)

Additional Clearance Requirements :

Can start with a TS (#topsecret)

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a related field.

10+ years of experience in network and computer systems administration.

Extensive experience with DAN / NSX IT solutions.

CompTIA Cloud+ certification.

Desired Qualifications :

ITIL v4 certification.

In-depth experience with SDWAN technologies and modern WAN architectures.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex network environments.

Experience supervising and mentoring support personnel.

Familiarity with configuration management tools and best practices.

Hands-on experience with network security administration and compliance.

Knowledge of various transmission mediums and working with public carriers / circuit providers.

Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Experience with network modeling, analysis, and capacity planning.

Familiarity with industry standards and government regulations related to network administration.

Our WAN Administrator's earn between $71,600 - $95,501. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education / training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits :

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs : critical illness / accident hospital indemnity / group legal

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Extensive employee wellness programs

Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours : 40

Time Type : Regular

Location : Bellevue, Nebraska

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status