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AT&T · 3 weeks ago

Senior Network/Systems Tools Engineer (IT SE III) (Government)

Chantilly, Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $175K/yr

16+ years exp

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. The Senior Network/Systems Tools Engineer will support the Intelligence Sector by designing and maintaining critical network management systems, ensuring security and compliance, and optimizing system performance.

CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain the OpenText Network Operations Management (NOM) system architecture, with a specific focus on the Operations Bridge for the Transformation and Integration Cloud (OPTIC) Data Lake, ensuring a scalable, resilient, and secure platform for enterprise network management, performance monitoring, and compliance reporting

Provide SME support and guidance to junior administrators and operators that manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls within NOM to ensure data security and compliance

Plan, install, configure, secure, upgrade, and patch the OPTIC Data Lake (DL) in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes). Conduct similar duties for the Juniper Routing Director (formerly Paragon), which runs Kubernetes with a Linux base OS. Develop and maintain API integrations using REST APIs and connectors to connect both platforms with other enterprise systems and applications

Monitor and optimize the performance and stability of the OpenText NOM and OPTIC DL systems, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks

Configure and manage data ingestion into the OPTIC Data Lake, ensuring seamless integration of topology, events, and metrics from various sources

Administer the OPTIC DL, including data ingestion, storage, backup, and restore processes, and manage Stakeholder Dashboards and reports for capacity planning and trend analysis

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to installation, configuration, performance, and integrations, working with vendor support when necessary

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation according to standards

Automate routine operational processes using scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, PowerShell) to increase efficiency and reduce manual workload

Qualification

KubernetesLinux (RHEL)OpenText NOMREST APIsDatabase ManagementAutomation ScriptingProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master's and 10 years, bachelor's and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years

Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2

Deep expertise in container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes in Linux environments

Proficiency in Linux (RHEL) with experience administering tools in virtualized or containerized environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, possess solid communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred

Knowledge and familiarity of database management systems like PostgreSQL or Vertica

Knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, DNS, DHCP) and experience with network monitoring tools

Familiarity with scripting languages for automation, such as Perl, Ruby, or Python

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) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

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