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Network Optimization Engineer (NE2) (Government)

Chantilly, Virginia

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$89,200 – $195,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
14 Oct 2026

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the posting

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.

Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video

and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

AT&T has an opening for a Network Optimization Engineer to support the various service owners on current network configuration and optimization, and future upgrades. The network optimization engineer provides support to projects that involve networks, monitors/analyzes and troubleshoots multiple customer Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Local Area Network (LANs) to ensure customer traffic is optimally traversing the network, participates in correcting network configurations, and integration into existing networks to maintain optimal performance.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Chantilly, VA.
  • Identifies network operations issues and solutions.
  • Develops and implements methodologies for analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting on various networks
  • Analyzes problems; creates automation to improve existing systems, data collection, and data analysis.
  • Applies network process improvement practices to re-engineer methodologies and principles and network process modernization projects.
  • Analyzes the current performance of systems and networks.
  • Reviews user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to eliminate impact on network performance, and improve survivability, and provide feedback to the network engineers.
  • Uses complex network analysis tools to identify and predict problems in the network and aid in the post-mortem analysis of network anomalies.
  • Generates reports and data required by the program team to manage complex networks.
  • Coordinates with operations, engineering, and network management teams.
  • Analyzes network characteristics (e.g., traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput); recommends modifications to network components.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 2 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.

Additional required qualifications include:

Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 .

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our Network Optimization Engineer (NE2) (Government)

earns $89,200 - $195,000

yearly. 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) *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 wireline phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

  • Chantilly, Virginia
  • AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here .
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