Network Optimization Engineer – Government

AT&T

. Support service owners on current network configuration and optimization and future upgrades .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,200 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in network configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on compliance with DoD standards and the ability to analyze and improve network performance. Proficient in developing methodologies for network analysis and automation to enhance system efficiency.

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Network Configuration OptimizationWAN and LAN TroubleshootingNetwork Process ImprovementDoD 8140 IAT Level 2 ComplianceTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Network AnalysisNetwork TroubleshootingData Collection AutomationSystem ImprovementNetwork Performance AnalysisMethodology DevelopmentNetwork IntegrationProblem IdentificationTraffic OptimizationPost-Mortem Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Complex Network Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI ClearanceDoD 8140 IAT Level 2

Industry Keywords

Network OperationsGovernment Customer SiteChantilly, VA

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support service owners on current network configuration and optimization and future upgrades
Support projects involving networks
Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot multiple customer WANs and LANs
Ensure customer traffic optimally traverses the network
Correct network configurations and integrate networks into existing networks
Identify network operations issues and solutions
Develop and implement methodologies for network analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting
Analyze problems and create automation for system improvement, data collection, and data analysis
Apply network process improvement practices to re-engineering and modernization projects
Analyze current system and network performance
Review network upgrade or addition requests and provide feedback to network engineers
Use complex network analysis tools to identify and predict problems and support post-mortem analysis
Generate reports and data for the program team
Coordinate with operations, engineering, and network management teams
Analyze network characteristics and recommend modifications to network components

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education
Equivalent combinations: Doctorate and 2 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years, or HS diploma and 10 years
TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2
Must work onsite five days per week at the government customer site in Chantilly, VA
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
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