Lead Network Technology Engineer

AT&T•Middletown Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future. Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it. What you’ll do: As a Lead Network Technology Engineer, you will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions and delivering network applications, services, or solutions in purpose-built, cloud-based, or hybrid environments, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability through detailed analysis and engineering models. An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership. Understand evolving Mobility & Wireline architectures. Interpret business requirements, perform network modeling, and plan cost-effective technology solutions. Define subsystem interfaces, develop test plans, and assess vendor solutions. Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: Network Design and Architecture: Develop detailed network designs, plan and evaluate new technologies and enhancements, ensure scalability and efficiency, and recommend network architecture and strategy. Implementation and Configuration: Deploy network infrastructure, develop test and implementation plans for hardware/software solutions, integrate new components, and lead design rollout to partner organizations. Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for application to network systems. Collaboration and Coordination: Work with stakeholders and domain teams, manage vendor relationships, provide architectural expertise, and guide cross-functional teams. Project Management: Manage network projects, set priorities, prepare cost/benefit analyses, and use modeling and planning methodologies to develop strategic roadmaps.

Requirements

5-8 years’ of related experience
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Computer Sciences or Operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Network Design and Architecture: Develop detailed network designs, plan and evaluate new technologies and enhancements, ensure scalability and efficiency, and recommend network architecture and strategy.
Implementation and Configuration: Deploy network infrastructure, develop test and implementation plans for hardware/software solutions, integrate new components, and lead design rollout to partner organizations.
Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for application to network systems.
Collaboration and Coordination: Work with stakeholders and domain teams, manage vendor relationships, provide architectural expertise, and guide cross-functional teams.
Project Management: Manage network projects, set priorities, prepare cost/benefit analyses, and use modeling and planning methodologies to develop strategic roadmaps.

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