Senior Wide Area Network (WAN) Administrator (Government)
Senior Wide Area Network (WAN) Administrator (Government)
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Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located at customers site. No relocation is offered.
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure IP enabled cloudbased network solutions and professional services to theFederal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting developing and empowering a diverse highperforming 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:
- Network Design and Implementation: Design implement and optimize WAN solutions to ensure reliable and efficient connectivity across multiple locations.
- Configuration Management: Configure and manage WAN devices such as routers switches firewalls and other network hardware.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Continuously monitor WAN performance identify issues and perform advanced troubleshooting to resolve network problems promptly.
- Security Management: Implement and maintain network security measures to protect data transmitted across the WAN. This includes setting up VPNs encryption and access controls.
- Performance Optimization: Analyze network traffic and optimize WAN performance to ensure high availability and minimal latency.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of the WAN infrastructure including network diagrams configurations and standard operating procedures. Generate regular reports on network performance and health. Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams including LAN administrators server administrators and application teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of the network.
- Upgrades and Maintenance: Plan and execute upgrades patches and maintenance activities to keep the WAN infrastructure uptodate and secure.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for network services equipment and support.
- Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure network resiliency and business continuity in case of network failures or emergencies.
Required Clearance
TS/SCI (#tssci)
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Several years of experience in network administration with a focus on WAN technologies and infrastructure.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or similar credentials.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in configuring and managing WAN technologies including MPLS BGP OSPF VPNs and SDWAN solutions. Strong understanding of networking protocols and standards.
- ProblemSolving: Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members stakeholders and external vendors.
- Education: A degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field is often preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with US STRATCOM Network & IT Operations
- Familiarity with US Air Force Network & IT Operations
Our Senior Wide Area Network (WAN) Administrators earn between $63700 $93872. 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 companydesignated 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:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Bellevue NebraskaIt 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
