Deputy Chief Engineer – Systems

AT&T

. Define and evolve system architectures and technical roadmaps for complex, mission-critical IT and communications environments .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $143,700 - $276,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering and solution architecture, with a strong focus on integrating enterprise platforms and managing complex IT environments. Proficient in developing system architectures, technical designs, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and security requirements.

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Systems EngineeringSolution ArchitectureEnterprise Platform IntegrationTechnical Design ReviewCybersecurity Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringSolution ArchitectureNetwork ManagementEnterprise InfrastructureTechnical Design DevelopmentRequirements DecompositionIntegrationVerificationTechnical Trade StudiesArchitecture Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowScienceLogicIT Service Management SolutionsInfrastructure Monitoring SolutionsObservability Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Customer Specific Clearance

Industry Keywords

Complex IT EnvironmentsMission-Critical SystemsCybersecurityData Center InfrastructureOperational Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityITSMServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve system architectures and technical roadmaps for complex, mission-critical IT and communications environments
Architect integrated solutions spanning compute, virtualization, storage, networking, data center infrastructure, enterprise platforms, and supporting technologies
Translate customer, operational, and technical requirements into system architectures, engineering requirements, interface definitions, and design solutions
Support the Chief Engineer in establishing technical direction, engineering standards, architectural principles, and system-level design approaches
Provide technical integration across system, network, cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, and test engineering disciplines
Develop and evaluate architecture alternatives and technical trade studies addressing scalability, performance, capacity, availability, resiliency, security, interoperability, and lifecycle requirements
Guide solutions through high-level design, detailed design, integration, test, implementation, and transition to operations
Identify and resolve system-level dependencies, technical risks, architectural gaps, and complex cross-domain integration challenges
Ensure architectures incorporate appropriate redundancy, fault tolerance, recoverability, monitoring, management, and operational support considerations
Review system designs, architecture documentation, engineering artifacts, interface definitions, and vendor/OEM solutions for technical completeness and architectural alignment
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to incorporate applicable security requirements and controls into system designs
Partner with test and engineering teams to ensure technical requirements and system designs are measurable, traceable, and verifiable
Provide technical expertise during design reviews, integration activities, implementation, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex engineering issues
Evaluate emerging technologies, capacity requirements, technology obsolescence, and lifecycle considerations to support long-term architecture planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Customer Specific Clearance (#clearable)
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related technical field
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, solution architecture, network management, telecommunications, or OSS environments
Demonstrated experience architecting and integrating enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, ScienceLogic, or comparable IT service management, infrastructure monitoring, observability, and operations management solutions within complex IT environments
Strong knowledge of compute, virtualization, storage, networking, enterprise infrastructure, and systems integration
Experience developing and reviewing system architectures, technical designs, engineering requirements, and interface documentation
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements decomposition, architecture development, interface management, integration, and verification
Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical alternatives and make sound engineering recommendations across multiple technology domains
Ability to identify and resolve complex system-level technical and integration issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders
No relocation is offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (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 wireline phone