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Senior Network Tool Engineer (IT SE III) (Government)

at AT&T

📍 Chantilly, Virginia Onsite 💰 $108K – $175K USD / year Posted April 02, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $108K – $175K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 16 years
Education Not specified
Category Networking & Telecom

About this role

Senior Network Tool Engineer for Government sector, responsible for NSO-based network orchestration, integration with devices and APIs, and ensuring secure, compliant network operations in support of federal customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain NSO solutions for government networks
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues; perform root cause analysis
  • Integrate NSO with devices/APIs using NETCONF/RESTCONF/JSON-RPC
  • Develop automation scripts (Python/Java) and manage NED upgrades
  • Create technical documentation and work with cross-functional teams

Technical Overview

Role emphasizes NSO-based automation, NETCONF/RESTCONF/JSON-RPC APIs, scripting in Python/Java, Linux (RHEL), and DoD security requirements; requires high-level networking knowledge (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior network tool engineer with 16+ years of experience, strong NSO-based automations, and in-depth knowledge of NETCONF/RESTCONF/JSON-RPC. They should hold DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 and TS/SCI with polygraph, and be capable of onsite work in Chantilly supporting federal programs.

Must-Have Skills

16 years of experience (work history and education)DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IPBGPOSPFMPLS)Linux (RHEL)Intermediate scripting (Python)Analyticalproblem-solving abilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

Hands-on experience configuring Cisco and/or Juniper routers/switchesFamiliarity with YANG data modeling languageExperience with network automation/orchestration tools like NSO

Tools & Platforms

Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)NETCONFRESTCONFJSON-RPCPythonJavaLinux (RHEL)

Required Skills

16 years experienceDoD 8140 IAT Level 2TCP/IPBGPOSPFMPLSLinux (RHEL)PythonJavaNETCONFRESTCONFJSON-RPCNSONED upgradesCisco Juniper routersTS/SCI with polygraphCisco Network Services Orchestrator

Hard Skills

Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)NETCONFRESTCONFJSON-RPCPythonJavaLinux (RHEL)NED upgradesTCP/IPBGPOSPFMPLSDoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2TS/SCI with polygraphCisco routersJuniper routersNetwork automation

Soft Skills

Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingTechnical communicationTeam collaboration

Certifications

Required

DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2TS/SCI with polygraph

Preferred

YANG data modeling certificationCisco/Juniper network certifications

Industry & Role

Industry Government/Public Sector
Job Function Senior network tool engineer for government NSO-based network automation
Role Subtype Network Engineer
Tech Domains Cisco Networking, Linux, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Python, Java

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Network Tool EngineerIT SE IIIGovernmentNSONETCONFRESTCONFJSON-RPCPythonJavaLinux (RHEL)NED upgradesTCP/IPBGPOSPFMPLSDoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2TS/SCI with polygraphCisco Network Services OrchestratorCisco routersJuniper routers

Deal Breakers

Must have TS/SCI with polygraph, Office presence required (Chantilly, VA)

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