_JOB LOCATION:_ 3400 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75075

_DUTIES:_ Perform deployment of software updates on a cloud platform comprised of Linux OS, BIOS/firmware, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Calico, Ceph, Maria DB and other software components. Ensure continual service availability, troubleshooting and resolution of production problems. Provide incident response, management and root cause analysis. Perform proactive development and implementation of monitoring systems. Maintain and continuously improve tools, ad-hoc scripting and automation infrastructure for configuration management, maintenance, testing, auditing, problem remediation and capacity planning. Collaborate with and manage vendors to drive defect resolution and enhancements for internal customers to meet departmental or enterprise business needs, in addition to providing extended support as needed. Conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. Perform the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of backups of supported infrastructure. Develop, promote, and curate standard operating and method of procedures in conjunction with risk assessments to reduce hazards to the network. Perform security compliance, auditing and remediation based on AT&T security policies in collaboration with CSO. Perform Operational Readiness Testing and Operational Acceptance Testing. Provide integration and advisement to tenants. Provide support of systems before launch through collaboration with TechArch, Labs, application teams, and vendors by providing system design/architecture guidance, system review and testing to ensure the adherence to AT&T requirements and fulfillment of AT&T needs. Perform feasibility assessments, creates requirements, manages projects, and integrates and tests technical solutions for software.

_REQUIREMENTS:_ Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Engineering or Communications and 5 Years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in the job offered or 5 Years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in a related occupation utilizing Linux, KVM, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Containers, Cloud Infrastructure platforms; monitoring of the server Infrastructure; trouble-shooting Systems Administration of Linux, Cloud, OpenStack and Kubernetes environment; working on operations and maintenance of OpenStack modules like Keystone, Nova, Neutron, Swift, Cinder, Heat, Glance, Horizon, and Fuel; implementing and maintaining High Availability, DRS, Fault Tolerance, Scalability, and Reliability; utilizing CI/CD Pipeline in Jenkins and GitHub; creating, reviewing, approving and implementing changes in NC server environment; utilizing Python and shell scripting; and repairing Dell and HP x86-based hardware.

Our Lead Systems Administration earn between $153,000 - $196,100 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

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 phone

**Weekly Hours:**

**Time Type:**

Regular

**Location:**

Plano, Texas

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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