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Tier II Site Lead (NE III) (Government)

Santa Maria, California

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AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video

and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

AT&T has an opening for aTier II Site Lead: To support the customer’s computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; as well as, analyzing and organizing corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling.

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

The job duties of the Tier II Site Lead are as follows:

  • Responsible for the overall health and wellness of all site personnel.
  • Guides, trains, and manages lower-level management and supervisors.
  • Oversees daily operations, manages budgets, and sets performance objectives.
  • Recruits, trains, and supports senior leadership as well as conducting regular performance evaluations.
  • Manages internal and external stakeholder relations and negotiating contracts.
  • Plans, evaluates, and optimizes operations to be efficient and cost-effective.
  • Ensures that products and services comply with regulatory and quality standards, and that internal standards and procedures are followed.
  • Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all operations and maintenance activities.
  • Resolves escalated customer issues and incident reports.
  • Coordinates network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
  • Determines specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
  • Attend site specific meeting with customers and/or senior leadership.

Develops and implements the following:

  • Solutions for network problems.
  • Business plans to meet organizational objectives.
  • Conceptual, logical, or physical network designs, ensuring requirements are met.
  • Procedures to track and report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
  • Network security measures, such as firewall installation, configuration, and implementation.
  • Estimates time and materials needed to complete projects.
  • Monitors network performance and data input/output reports to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
  • Participates in network technology upgrade or expansion projects.
  • Research and tests new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
  • Liaisons with vendors to address system issues, gather information about products, and discuss future needs.
  • Coordinates the installation of new equipment.
  • Designs, organizes, and delivers product awareness, skills transfer, and product education sessions for staff and suppliers.
  • Explains design specifications to integration and/or test engineers.
  • Develops plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
  • Prepares design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications: Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. (NOTE: 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). Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our Tier II Site Lead (NE III) (Government) earns between $89,200 - $170,000 yearly. 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) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

  • 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

CA/LA County/San Luis Obispo/Orange/Unincorporated Los Angeles/San Diego County

Candidates with arrest or convictions records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Relevant Material Job Duties for which Criminal History may have a direct adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the Conditional Offer of Employment Contact with Customers/Candidates/Clients Safety Sensitivity (Vehicle/Tool/Machine Operation - if applicable) Handling/Proximity to Sensitive Information.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Santa Maria, California

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.



Job ID R-68895 Date posted 06/03/2025
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