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# Network Optimization Engineer (NE2) (Government)

- **Company:** AT&T Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $89,200 - $195,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Network Administration, Computer Network Operations, Network Optimization
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9235937/network-optimization-engineer-ne2-government

## About the Role

Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 2 years, master's and 4 years, bachelor's and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.

## Description

* 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. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Chantilly, VA.
 * Identifies network operations issues and solutions.
 * Develops and implements methodologies for analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting on various networks
 * Analyzes problems; creates automation to improve existing systems, data collection, and data analysis.
 * Applies network process improvement practices to re-engineer methodologies and principles and network process modernization projects.
 * Analyzes the current performance of systems and networks.
 * Reviews user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to eliminate impact on network performance, and improve survivability, and provide feedback to the network engineers.
 * Uses complex network analysis tools to identify and predict problems in the network and aid in the post-mortem analysis of network anomalies.
 * Generates reports and data required by the program team to manage complex networks.
 * Coordinates with operations, engineering, and network management teams.
 * Analyzes network characteristics (e.g., traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput); recommends modifications to network components.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)