Full-Time

Tier III Boundary Protection Engineer

Government

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AT&T

AT&T

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications services including wireless and broadband

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$89.2k - $170kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Chantilly, VA, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Candidate must have 7 years of relevant boundary protection experience delivering fault tolerant data network infrastructure solutions and incident response.
  • Must comply with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
  • Experience in configuring and troubleshooting boundary protection technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Forcepoint appliances.
  • Experience with proxy technologies such as Bluecoat proxies or equivalent applications.
  • Working knowledge or Routing and Networking fundamentals.
  • Working knowledge of boundary protection best practices.
  • Understanding of routing, switching, Internet Protocol (IP) subnet, Network Address Translation (NAT) and security technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to engineer and modify rulesets to allow connectivity for new customer requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and develop schematic diagrams, technical manuals, and documentation such that the supported equipment and software can be maintained with minimal training.
  • Working knowledge of Service Now or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) products.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Office products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Work rotating schedules and after-hours on-call support.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain the security and networking of enterprise boundary enclaves and devices.
  • Responsible for installing software, applying patches, managing file systems, and monitoring performance of firewall systems.
  • Provide support for Palo Alto, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), and Forcepoint firewall equipment and applications.
  • Generate, determine impact of, and implement custom proxy policies and/or policy exceptions in response to ongoing technology implementation activities on the program.
  • Proxy Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integration of other technologies within the program (function as an SME on ongoing technology projects).
  • Support the troubleshooting of web connectivity problems to determine root cause.
  • Perform Proxy solution component upgrades, testing and configuration.
  • Research and develop evidence collection, protection, and analysis techniques for customer owned and maintained hardware and/or software.
  • Provide real-time monitoring and alerting of security incident investigations on perimeter/internal infrastructure.
  • Provide day-to-day Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for all incident management events and outages.
  • Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives.
  • Provide input for monthly progress and status reporting of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Work with all corresponding technical support teams as required to resolve network traffic concerns.
  • Utilize monitoring tools and log collectors to provide in-depth analysis on traffic anomalies and issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional Certification

AT&T provides telecommunications services, including wireless communications, broadband internet, and digital television, primarily in the United States. Its 5G network offers faster data speeds and more reliable connections, although availability can vary. The company caters to both individual consumers and businesses, offering various subscription plans that include options for unlimited data and bundled services that combine internet, TV, and phone. AT&T generates revenue mainly through subscription fees, device sales, and its streaming service, DIRECTV STREAM, which adds to its diverse offerings. Competing with major players like Verizon and T-Mobile, AT&T aims to deliver comprehensive communication solutions to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$43.3M

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1876

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AT&T's fiber network expansion could provide a competitive edge in broadband services.
  • The new customer service guarantee may attract customers from competitors lacking similar assurances.
  • Collaboration with The Arc enhances AT&T's brand image through corporate social responsibility.

What critics are saying

  • The customer service guarantee may increase financial liabilities due to compensation for outages.
  • A recent data breach could damage AT&T's reputation and lead to customer churn.
  • Resistance to replacing landlines may impact customer retention and satisfaction.

What makes AT&T unique

  • AT&T offers a unique customer service guarantee, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company is expanding its fiber network, enhancing broadband offerings in underserved areas.
  • AT&T's 'Phone-Advanced' device aligns with the trend of replacing traditional landlines.

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Health Insurance

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Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Disability Insurance

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Wellness Program

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