Core Network Engineer (Network Engineer III) (Government)

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.

Our National Security Team supports the Intelligence Community by providing, operating and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

AT&T has an opening for a Firewall Engineer to support our government customers’ global enterprise networks. Firewall engineering team provides next generation firewall solution for modernizing the firewall infrastructure, assists with migrating traffic from legacy firewall infrastructure to the new solution, and supports firewall service requests.

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

The job duties of a firewall engineer under Core Services group:

• Developing next generation firewall solution.
• Performing lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing.
• Working with network engineering team to develop a migration plan and assisting migration effort.
• Developing and maintaining relevant technical documentation.
• On as-needed basis, the engineer will also be responsible for supporting Tier-4 production firewall troubleshooting and developing pro-active firewall data analysis.
• Work to be performed in Hancock County, MS.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.

Required Qualifications: 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.

• Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our Core Network Engineer (NE III) (Government) earns between $71,600 – $170,000 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)

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:

Gulfport, Mississippi

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 is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-61485 Date posted 03/26/2025

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