AT&T

Systems Engineer (Government)

AT&T$86K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related STEM field.
  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, architecture, or digital engineering disciplines.
  • Proficiency in designing and engineering complex infrastructure and computer systems.
  • Familiarity with operating systems, application software, and systems integration.
  • Experience in logic design, model development, and systems engineering documentation.
  • Strong ability to convert mission needs into technical requirements and architectures.
  • CI/CD pipeline implementation experience; ITIL 4 and DoD 8140-compliant certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Apply digital mission engineering techniques to align architectural capabilities with USSTRATCOM’s Enterprise Architecture.
  • Provide TDL support for system integration and operational engineering.
  • Design, build, configure, test, and maintain complex infrastructure environments.
  • Develop system architectures for new and existing computer systems.
  • Perform advanced systems engineering activities, including logic and I/O design.
  • Identify innovative methods to enhance production and operational efficiency.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, standards, and processes.
  • Implement and optimize CI/CD pipeline tools and automation capabilities.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (minimum 23 vacation days and 9 holidays)
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Extensive sick leave options
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Short and long-term Disability Benefits
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Wellness programs and discounts on AT&T services
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located at customer's site. No relocation is offered.

AT&T is hiring to support a US Government Program that provides IT Services to US Strategic Command located in Omaha Nebraska.

The Systems Engineer applies digital mission engineering techniques to trace existing capability architectures, developed by the DoD and industry, into USSTRATCOM’s Enterprise Architecture (EA). This role provides TDL support and is responsible for designing, engineering, and sustaining highly complex infrastructures, including the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and system management tools.

The Systems Engineer designs system architectures for new and existing computer systems and performs advanced systems development and design activities such as logic design, I/O design, model formulation, computer architecture analysis, and digital systems engineering. This individual develops innovative solutions to improve production and operational efficiency, while also providing technical insight and guidance for the preparation, maintenance, and accuracy of engineering documentation, processes, and procedures.

In addition, the Systems Engineer implements, manages, and enhances Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools to support efficient, reliable, and scalable engineering and deployment practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply digital mission engineering techniques to align DoD and industry capability architecture with USSTRATCOM’s Enterprise Architecture.
  • Provide TDL support for system integration and operational engineering efforts.
  • Design, build, configure, test, and maintain highly complex infrastructure environments, operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
  • Develop system architectures for new and existing computer systems.
  • Perform complex systems engineering and design activities, including:
  • Logic design
  • I/O design
  • Model formulation
  • Computer architecture analysis and design
  • Digital systems engineering
  • Identify and implement innovative methods to improve production and operational efficiency.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation, standards, processes, and procedures.
  • Implement, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipeline tools and related automation capabilities.
  • Support requirements decomposition, solution development, and technical analysis across enterprise IT and mission systems.

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI (#tssci)

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant STEM field.
  • 10 + Years Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, digital engineering, or related technical disciplines.
  • Experience designing and engineering complex infrastructure and computer systems.
  • Experience with operating systems, application software, system management tools, and systems integration.
  • Experience performing systems development and design activities such as logic design, model development, architecture analysis, and systems engineering documentation.
  • Strong technical foundation with the ability to decompose mission or business needs into technical requirements and solution architectures.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation, administration, or enhancement.
  • Ability to create, maintain, and improve engineering documentation, processes, and procedures.
  • ITIL 4 certification required within 9 months of hire.
  • DoD 8140-compliant certification required within 6 months of hire. Certifications at the Intermediate or Advanced level are preferred. Acceptable certifications may include:
  • CSSLP
  • FITSP-D
  • GCLD
  • GCSA
  • GISF
  • GSEC
  • SSCP

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience with SysML and/or UAF.
  • OCSMP and/or INCOSE training or certifications.
  • Degree or formal training in Systems Engineering.
  • Enterprise IT domain expertise.
  • Strong systems engineering mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems, decompose requirements, and develop effective technical solutions.
  • Experience supporting DoD, USSTRATCOM, or other defense-related enterprise architecture environments.
  • Preferred Candidate Profile- The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering foundation, a solid technical background, and the ability to work across architecture, infrastructure, and engineering disciplines. Candidates with hands-on digital engineering experience and enterprise IT knowledge will be especially well suited. Program or project management experience alone is not sufficient unless paired with strong systems engineering and technical architecture experience

Our System Engineer's earn between $86,800 - $145,000. 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 date 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:

Bellevue, Nebraska

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