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AT&T

Runs US wireless and fiber internet networks

Specialist Network Technology Support

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/29/26
$77.8k - $130.8k/yr
Mid
Dallas, TX, USA+1 moreMore locations: Atlanta, GA, USA
In PersonOnsite at the designated work location five days per week; travel to customer locations as required. No relocation offered.
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Two to three years of experience performing wireless engineering, radio frequency design, site surveys, or enterprise network implementation.
  • Working knowledge of Wi-Fi fundamentals and radio frequency concepts, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing and switching, and wireless security.
  • Experience supporting cloud-managed networking platforms.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent customer-facing projects.
  • ECSE Design (Ekahau Certified Solutions Engineer) certification.
  • CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) certification.
  • Ability to travel as required to customer locations for wireless surveys, implementation activities, deployment support, and project engagements.
  • Ability to perform on-site survey and implementation activities, including standing, walking, lifting network equipment, and accessing network infrastructure in customer environments.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct wireless site surveys and collect radio frequency performance data.
  • Assist with predictive and on-site radio frequency surveys using Ekahau.
  • Perform wireless coverage validation and signal analysis.
  • Support wireless design development, validation, and optimization efforts.
  • Assist with wireless capacity planning and access point placement recommendations.
  • Identify and troubleshoot radio frequency interference, coverage, and performance issues.
  • Support post-installation wireless optimization activities.
  • Participate in design reviews and implementation planning sessions.
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise networking infrastructure.
  • Support cloud-managed networking platforms including Cisco Meraki, Aruba Central, Juniper Mist, and Ruckus.
  • Perform logical configuration changes and service activations.
  • Support wireless migrations, technology refreshes, and new network deployments.
  • Troubleshoot wireless, routing, switching, and security-related issues.
  • Validate implementation activities and document outcomes.
  • Participate in maintenance windows and change management activities.
  • Participate in customer discovery sessions and technical review meetings.
  • Assist customers with troubleshooting, operational support, and issue resolution.
  • Gather and document technical requirements for implementation projects.
  • Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project status to customers and stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain technical network documentation.
  • Document radio frequency survey findings, wireless designs, and recommendations.
  • Produce as-built documentation and implementation records.
  • Maintain operational standards, engineering procedures, and best practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.
  • CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional) certification.
  • Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS) certification.
  • Aruba Networking Certification.
  • Juniper Mist Certification.
  • Ruckus Wireless Certification.
  • Experience with Ekahau wireless design and survey tools.
  • Experience supporting SD-WAN technologies.
  • Experience performing wireless site surveys and network assessments.
  • Experience supporting hospitality, enterprise, retail, healthcare, or large-campus wireless environments.

About the company

AT&T sells mobile phone plans and home internet to households and businesses across the US, and runs a wireless business in Mexico. Its business rests on two networks: a nationwide 5G wireless network and a fiber internet network that is replacing its old copper phone lines. Companies and government agencies also buy private networks, security and connectivity services from its business unit. Most revenue comes from monthly service plans plus device installment payments, and the company pushes customers to combine phone and home internet. AT&T Inc. began in 1983 as Southwestern Bell, took the AT&T name after buying its former parent in 2005, and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Fiber is AT&T's main growth bet: it targets over 40 million fiber locations by December 2026.
  • Fiber growth includes acquisitions: AT&T's February 2026 purchase of Lumen's consumer fiber unit added over 1 million customers.
  • AT&T is investing in offices: a $1.35 billion Plano campus, announced January 2026, will house nearly 6,000 staff.

What critics are saying

  • Debt stays high for years: AT&T expects about three years after its EchoStar purchase to restore its 2.5x debt target.
  • The workforce is shrinking: AT&T's headcount fell from about 141,000 to 133,000 in the year to December 2025.
  • FirstNet depends on Washington: a federal authority oversees AT&T's first-responder contract and needs renewal from Congress.

What makes AT&T unique

  • AT&T runs the national first-responder network: its FirstNet federal contract lasts until 2042.
  • AT&T bought more airwaves in July 2026: its $23 billion EchoStar deal added spectrum across about 400 markets.
  • AT&T sells phone and home internet together: 42.5% of its advanced internet homes also used AT&T wireless.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

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