AT&T

Principal Sales Systems Engineer V (Government)

AT&T$134K — $201K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience supporting federal government customers, particularly within DHS or related agencies.
  • Strong knowledge of federal sales, solution engineering, and consultative selling practices.
  • Proficient in networking, mobility, fiber, wireless, cloud, cybersecurity, and professional services solutions.
  • Ability to translate complex customer demands into tailored AT&T solutions.
  • Experience with proposal development, technical discussions, and customer presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and work independently toward broad objectives.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide sales engineering support specifically for DHS entities such as FEMA, TSA, and DHS Headquarters.
  • Partner closely with account teams to align AT&T solutions with specific customer missions.
  • Support growth initiatives within the DHS Enterprise and Mission Services segments.
  • Assist in TDM transformation discussions and the migration to advanced technologies.
  • Develop and present technical solutions, proposals, and responses to customer requirements.
  • Collaborate across sales, engineering, product, finance, and partnerships to create actionable solutions.
  • Maintain strong relationships to drive customer satisfaction and pipeline growth.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy with at least 23 vacation days and 9 holidays.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leaves for family support.
  • Adoption reimbursement available for eligible employees.
  • Short and long-term disability benefits.
  • Life and accidental death insurance coverage.
  • Access to supplementary benefits including critical illness and legal support programs.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for personal or work-related issues.
  • Wellness programs designed to promote overall employee health.
  • Employee discounts of up to 50% off on AT&T products and services.
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 1 day per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.

AT&T Global Public Sector – Federal Defense and Homeland supports Department of Homeland Security customers by delivering secure connectivity, mobility, professional services, and mission-focused technology solutions. This role will provide sales engineering support for DHS customers, including FEMA, DHS Headquarters, and TSA.

Job Duties:

  • Provide sales engineering support for DHS customers, including FEMA, DHS Headquarters, and TSA.
  • Partner with account teams to understand customer mission needs and align AT&T products, services, and technical solutions to those requirements.
  • Support strategic growth initiatives tied to DHS Enterprise and Mission Services opportunities.
  • Support TDM transformation efforts, including customer discussions and solutioning for migration to fiber and wireless technologies.
  • Develop technical solution recommendations, proposals, presentations, and responses to customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, product, finance, and partner teams to develop executable solutions and support opportunity progression.
  • Maintain strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships while helping drive pipeline growth, revenue opportunities, and customer satisfaction.

Required Clearance:

DHS EOD Eligible / Public Trust (#clearable) (#publictrust)

Additional Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain or maintain required DHS suitability, EOD, Public Trust, or equivalent customer clearance as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting federal government customers, preferably DHS or related civilian agency customers.
  • Strong understanding of federal sales, solution engineering, and consultative selling practices.
  • Knowledge of networking, mobility, fiber, wireless, cloud, cybersecurity, and professional services solutions.
  • Ability to translate customer mission and technical requirements into AT&T solution recommendations.
  • Experience supporting proposals, presentations, pricing inputs, and customer-facing technical discussions.
  • Ability to work independently with broad objectives and collaborate effectively across matrixed teams.
  • Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and customer relationship skills.
  • Washington, DC area-based role with required office presence in Chantilly, VA.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of federal sales engineering, technical sales, solution architecture, or related experience.
  • Knowledge of DHS customers, mission priorities, and federal acquisition processes.
  • Experience with TDM transformation, fiber, wireless, mobility, FirstNet, or related network modernization initiatives.
  • Existing DHS EOD/Public Trust or ability to obtain required customer suitability or clearance.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted customer relationships and influence technical solution decisions.

Our Principal Sales System Engineer 5 jobs earn between $134,600.00 - $201,800.00 + commission $45,000 . 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 data 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:

Chantilly, Virginia

Salary Range:

$134,600.00 - $201,800.00

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