Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What AT&T Services INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles34 certified filings for “Lead System Engineering” (Information Technology Project Managers) in TX: $155k–$187k, median $170k.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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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
- 34 certified filings for “Lead System Engineering” (Information Technology Project Managers) in TX: $155k–$187k, median $170k. 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
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from customer's work location (Suitland, MD) five days per week. No relocation is offered.
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.
AT&T has an opening for a Senior Information System Security Officer to support operations by maintaining, documenting, and administering enterprise IT systems.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Support the creation and continuous maintenance of the IT Systems Accreditation Documentation Packages (SSP, SCTM, CONOPs, A&A, Test Plan, SOP's. User Guides etc).
• Provide IA security on-site support for all formal IT systems and A&A testing.
• Ensure all on-site contract IT systems personnel are trained on all IA procedures and requirements for each of the IT systems.
• Provide IA Security qualified personnel resources to support the continued accreditation and security operation of the information system under the RMF Continuous Monitoring Plan.
• Review all hardware and software changes proposed and/or being implemented for appropriate security operation, providing configuration management support as it relates to the security configuration of the system, updating documentation and hardware and software inventory lists. Propose IA policy, procedures, provide IT security training, and perform IA oversight.
• Serve as a technically proficient security partner capable of engaging engineering, system administrator, database, and cybersecurity subject matter experts to assess technical risks, evaluate hardware and software changes, resolve security findings, and sustain system authorization under the RMF Continuous Monitoring Plan.
Clearance Requirements:
Active TS/SCI with Current Poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
Our Senior Information System Security Officer's earn between $98,100 - $210,000. 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)
• 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 wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Columbia, Maryland
AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital sta
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