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Network Engineer (NE3) (Government)
AT&T Services INC · 🇺🇸 Columbia, Maryland
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What AT&T Services INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Senior Network Technology Engineer” (Computer Network Architects) in WA: $178k–$208k, median $187k. Most were filed at wage level II (75%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant. AT&T is seeking an accomplished and highly skilled Principal Network Engineer to join a large government contract, serving as a senior engineer and Tier 3 technical lead for the most complex network support and troubleshooting needs. In this advanced role, you will act as the final escalation point for critical network incidents, perform deep-dive analysis and resolution of persistent or high-impact issues, and ensure the stability and security of mission-critical IT infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with the PMO to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that address customer requirements and evolving business needs, while also guiding technology evolution and providing mentorship to the network support team. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on large-scale government operations and play a key leadership role in advanced network support. Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities: This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Network Architecture & Design: · Assess, evaluate, and enhance existing networking infrastructure. Architect, document, test, and implement robust network services and devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and core network services such as DNS and DHCP. Standard Operating Procedures: · Develop, maintain, and elevate standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, reliability, and operational excellence across all network operations. Capacity Planning & Modeling: · Lead proactive capacity planning and modeling to support strategic business decisions and ensure scalability and future-readiness of the network environment. Technology Evaluation: · Conduct research and recommend innovative, cost-effective network solutions and emerging technologies that support the organization’s long-term technology roadmap. Contingency Planning: · Design and execute robust contingency plans for network software and hardware failures, including strategies for isolated and major outages to ensure minimal disruption. Consulting & Leadership: · Provide expert consulting, technical guidance, and leadership to technical review boards, configuration control boards, developers, engineers, and senior managers. Project Lifecycle Support: · Drive network upgrade projects and initiatives through the complete lifecycle—design, test, deployment, and optimization—ensuring seamless integration and performance. Compliance & Documentation: · Ensure all network activities adhere to compliance standards and are meticulously documented in alignment with government and organizational policies. Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph) Required Qualifications: Experience: · Twelve (12) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. · Education: · Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university