Technical Expert/Functional Expert (Server) (Government)

AT&T•Columbia, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The scope of this Contract requires specialized expertise in areas such as high-performance computing (HPC), automated processing systems, distributed software design, and secure hosting and networking solutions. The IT infrastructure consists of a mix of Linux, Windows, and UNIX. The environment includes a variety of network devices, server interconnections, mass storage solutions, and essential supporting infrastructure services. The services provided under this Contract support areas including HPC, infrastructure maintenance for HPC systems, networking, office automation, and the development of specialized software. AT&T has an opening for a Technical Network Expert: To support in design, implementation, and sustainment of high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This role provides critical expertise in network design, advanced troubleshooting, and system integration across Linux, Windows, and UNIX infrastructures. The Technical Network Expert will play a key role in enabling AT&T to deliver innovative, mission critical solutions to our customer. 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. Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities: The Technical/Functional Experts must provide Infrastructure Server and Sustainment services, which the Government will use to enhance and complement High Performance Computing (HPC) sustainment capabilities across two sites and geographic locations, to include the integration and management of the Exceptionally Controlled Information (ECI) data system. Server Ops team members and the Government monitoring service (in some cases 24x7x365) both monitor systems. All Systems will be integrated and utilize Government monitoring services. The Government monitoring service will monitor and report problems to the Team via Email/phone during business hours.

Requirements

10 years’ experience in a large and complex IT environment providing industry and government recognized functional expertise in addition to related degree or 15 years’ experience in lieu of degree
DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.
TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

Provide Tier 0-4 support to server team at all three site locations, plus design and architecture support.
Install, configure, tune, and support the following: Servers running Sparc Solaris, SolarisX64, RedHat, and Suse, with direct attached and FC SAN storage.
Client server technology utilizing NFS and CIFS.
Large memory SMP systems with many cores.
Enterprise client server configurations.
Multi-vendor file systems such as XFS, GPFS, and VXFS.
Fielded systems.
Blade systems and associated interconnects (SAD, FC, TCP/IP, etc.)
RedHat and Microsoft Operating Systems.
Microsoft Exchange.
Centrify.
Infrastructure support services such as DNS, NIS, Active Directory, Centrify, Zenoss, SiteScope, HP Openview, HPSA, HPSE, Splunk, Sendmail, Exchange, NetQos, Infoblox.
Thin client solutions based on virtual bridges and Citrix.
NoMachine NX.
Virtualization products; VMWare and Solaris containers.
Meet with vendors to discuss new technologies.
Architect integration of authorized new technologies into environment.
Provide support for design phases to include evaluation, government approval and integration planning.

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