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AT&T Services INC

Systems Administrator (Government)

Columbia, Maryland Posted today $89,200 - $170,000

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Sponsorship verdict

Posting rules out sponsorship

The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security 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.
  • 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.
  • What AT&T Services INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “LEAD SYSTEM ENGINEERING” (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) in TX: $153k–$175k, median $164k.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
6 certified filings for “LEAD SYSTEM ENGINEERING” (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) in TX: $153k–$175k, median $164k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

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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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. Our National Security team supports our Federal Government by providing, operating and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of national security operations. AT&T has an opening for a System Administrator to support the day-to-day IT systems for our customized network solution in support of the federal government. The job duties of the System Administrator are as follows:             • 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.                                                                                             • Administrating day-to-day Linux and/or Windows IT systems to include system availability, backup/restore, configuration changes, maintaining and patching both physical and virtual. • Must be knowledgeable in the support and administration of VMWare, hosting and managing virtual machines, and data storage such as Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) hardware. • Install and configure workstations, servers, printers, and data, voice, or video network components. • Install and maintain software releases. • Maintain data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. • Consult with clients, hardware and software vendors, application programmers, and the network team. • Provide technical support for development, test, and production environments. • Perform capacity planning, system administration, system tuning, problem analysis and hardware/software upgrades. • Develop administrative policies, documentation, and procedures to ensure that assets are properly maintained and operated. • Perform testing and establish system acceptance criteria on current and new hardware and software. • Determine training needs and develop system administration guidelines tailored to the work environment. • Configure and build the server hardware and network interfaces to meet client and vendor technical specifications. • Build client profiles and system configurations for software distribution equipment. • Respond to system alerts and engage in troubleshooting and problem resolution. Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph) Required Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, a developer nanodegree, or equivalent work experience, is required. Ready to join our team? Apply Today! Our Systems Administrator (Government) earns $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 avai

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