Network Engineer (CNE II) (Government)
AT&T
Columbia, SC, United States
$98,100 – $191,600
Full TimeIn-OfficeSenior-LevelInformation Technology
The Network Engineer supports the performance, reliability, and configuration of enclave networks and systems. This role monitors, analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves network and system issues across LAN/CAN/WAN environments, working closely with internal stakeholders and external organizations to restore service and maintain operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate hardware, software, and other network-related problems to ensure availability and performance.
- Provide technical expertise for the performance and/or configuration of enclave networks and supporting systems.
- Perform general LAN/CAN/WAN administration and support, including: Switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Schedule, coordinate, and execute firmware upgrades and hardware migrations in accordance with change management practices.
- Coordinate with responsible users, system owners, and external organizations to drive timely resolution of network or system incidents.
- Support DNS services, including configuration and maintenance of BIND.
- Perform Linux-based operational and troubleshooting tasks using common command-line utilities.
- Support AWS cloud environment activities, with emphasis on EC2 and VPC fundamentals (connectivity, routing, and troubleshooting).
Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise network environments (LAN/CAN/WAN).
- Proven ability to troubleshoot network/system issues and coordinate incident resolution across multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with: AWS (particularly EC2 and VPC), DNS/BIND, Linux command-line operations and troubleshooting
Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related technical field with six (6) years work experience in similar role. An additional six (6) years may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree or an additional four (4) years with an Associate's Degree.
- Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+ or CCNA).
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related technical field
Why Join Us
- Join our team providing secure network solutions for government clients.
Work on complex projects involving advanced technologies like AWS cloud infrastructure.
Contribute to operational efficiency through scripting automation.
Access to extensive benefits package including healthcare coverage tuition reimbursement parental leave adoption reimbursement disability benefits life insurance supplemental programs employee assistance programs discounts on AT&T services.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off
Holidays
(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
accessories,
AT&T internet
(and fiber where available)
and AT&T phone