Network Administrator (Government) - At&t : Job Details

**Job Description:**

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 has an opening to fill a Network Administrator (NWA) position to support an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) program. Specifically, the position will support Information Technology Field Operations (ITFO) in El Paso, TX **.**

The NWA provides onsite and remote Tier 2 support that requires prompt action and quick resolution of user IT issues to minimize downtime. These IT issues include hardware, software, applications, network diagnostics, cloud and other IT services, as requested.

The Network Administrator reports to a Team Lead and provides IT Field Operations (ITFO) support for 24x7 LANs and associated applications, peripherals, connectivity, and end-users in a Service Desk supported Tier II environment. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job while working independently and/or under immediate supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

**Job Duties/Responsibilities:**

This role will include, but will not be limited to the following responsibilities:

+ Provide LAN administrator support with the installation, configuration and maintenance of network communication devices, servers, network storage arrays and tape backup units

+ Provide support of network attached devices such as computers, printers, fax machines, biometric devices, electrocardiograms, x-ray machines, smart display, and sensors

+ Provide support of mobile and wireless devices to include smartphones, tablets, and hotspots

+ Assist in testing, applying, and maintaining server configurations and related security patches

+ Assist in maintaining and checking the health of systems and backups to include restore testing

+ Monitors ITSM (ServiceNow) assignment groups and applies troubleshooting needed to resolve tickets

+ Update tickets following documentation templates and/or guidelines to ensure quality requirements are met

+ Provide daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports describing activities accomplished in a timely manner

+ Provide inventory support and input to the provided inventory system for the customer

+ Responsible for installing and maintaining VTC infrastructure to include assisting with user requests

+ Participate in pre-scheduled after-hours support of weekly on-call rotation and/or as a team member supporting special projects or events

+ Conduct or provide new equipment deployments and/or requested deployment support

+ Provide cabling support and run cables within data centers, LAN rooms and remote wiring closets

+ Analyzes functional business requirements and design specifications for functional activities

+ Effectively contribute to technical discussions and develop and present required briefing materials to ensure the customers needs are met

+ Provide identification/fixing for the problems within existing systems design/implementation of new systems, enhances the existing systems and participates in analysis, design, and new construction of next generation IT systems

+ Responsible for understanding the needs of the customers and the realities of commercially available IT products and creating requirements that will allow implementation by the architecture and engineering team and COTS products

+ Must possess experience of system engineering in one or more areas including telecommunications concepts, computer languages, operating systems, database/DBMS, and middleware

**Required Clearance**

Public Trust (#publictrust)

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen and pass the DHS Employment Eligibility Verification process

+ Associate Degree or equivalent experience

+ 5 years of IT-related support experience, preferably through progressive technical roles

+ 3 years experience of IT support in an Enterprise environment (10,000+ end-users)

+ 1+ year experience in a lead technical role or supervisory position supporting a group of 5 or more

+ A working knowledge in various software systems and architectures, communications protocols: and network hardware devices

+ Attention to detail and follow-through

+ Ability to work with minimal supervision

+ Experience evaluating system performance results and recommending improvements or optimizations

+ Experience functioning as a technical expert across multiple project assignments

+ Must pass Motor Vehicle Records check as this position is classified as a Regular Driver and overnight travel may be required (Actual travel percentage varies based upon location but is typically less than 20%). Must maintain a state of travel readiness required to take prompt action on support requests which may require local and/or overnight travel to Government locations (Local short notice travel to customer sites is common, extended overnight and air travel is typically less than 5% per year).

+ Must be comfortable working in a Law Enforcement environment which may consist of locations similar to detention facilities, prisons, or jails

**Desired Qualifications**

+ Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks

+ Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments

+ Experience performing IT hardware repairs and installing replacement parts

+ Experience planning and leading major technology assignments and projects

+ Subject matter expert with the setup, configuration and administration of servers and backups

+ ITIL v4, MCSE, A+, Security+, Network+, or other relevant certifications

Physical and/or Mental Qualifications, if applicable*:

+ Effectively communicate with customers, stakeholders, and technical specialists

+ This work requires that an individual position themselves to access computer and related equipment connections and be able to transport objects or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

_*Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with a disability, where such accommodation will not impose an undue hardship during the application process and on the job_

Our Network Administrator's earn between $57,900 - $82,000. 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:**

El Paso, Texas

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 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