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As the largest communications company in the world, more than 120 million customers count on us every day to deliver the wireless, Internet, data and advertising services that fuel their businesses and connect them to their world. You will find yourself connecting communications and technology with opportunities that will take you to places you never imagined.
At AT&T, our Chief Technology Office (CTO) is the embodiment of innovation. We're responsible for developing, designing, planning and building AT&T's wireless and wired networks, including the nation's fastest 3G wireless network, our groundbreaking U-verse network and one of the world's largest and most advanced IP backbone networks. Just as importantly, our team conducts industry-leading research and development for network technologies as well as the applications that take advantage of connectivity
The position is centered around evaluating the design, certification testing and lab evaluation of a remote management system (EMS) for devices in the home that will provide advanced services such as alarm systems, home health care, energy management, etc. The critical skills include familiarity with EMS/ACS platforms, TR069 data models, load balancing, networking, database, and applications. Knowledge of device based service provisioning and service assurance processes is essential.
I. Analyze new technologies and services -- 10%
Working with front end requirements staff, help define system and application requirements for emerging network device technologies of interest to AT&T.
II. Communicate with Key Suppliers and Program Management Office -- 20%
Under the direction of the Program Management Office, manage a challenging mix of technical assignments. Negotiate and meet demanding schedule commitments. Drive resolution of known solution issues. Provide Subject Matter Expertise consultation to the project team. Provide technical management of the vendor and system integrator communities.
III. Deploy and maintain complex testbeds -- 30%
Based upon solution application and system requirements, deploy lab environments to allow approval for use testing. Both home and data center networks will be set-up and maintained. Ability to isolate and resolve problems in a complex systems environment.
IV. Develop and execute test plans -- 40%
Based upon technical requirements, develop test plans to provide complete solution testing. Execute test plans and document results. Practice continual process improvements including the transistion of regression test procedures from manual to automated methods.
This position requires an individual with proven technical skills within a specific technology discipline. Individuals attaining this technical level will have or be capable of exhibiting significant contributions in specific complex technical areas. Their contribution can be external to the company but shall be primarily internal. They shall be recognized in the company as a technical leader within a specific area and may lead projects of small to medium size and technical breath. In addition, the individual will have worked or be capable of working on projects of high complexity, where analysis of data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors, using knowledge and expertise derived from strong educational background and progressive experience.
Working as a Principal Member of Technical Staff, you will be required to demonstrate your highly technical skills within a specific technology discipline. To attain this technical level, you will be required to have or be capable of exhibiting significant contributions in specific complex technical areas. Your contribution can be external to the company, but shall be primarily internal. As the Principal Member of Technical Staff, you will be recognized in the company as a technical leader within a specific area and may lead projects of small to medium size and technical breath. In addition, you should have worked or be capable of working on projects of high complexity, where analysis of data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors, using knowledge and expertise derived from strong educational background and progressive experience.
As a Principal Member of Technical Staff you must have a Degree in an approved field from an accredited university as listed below:
Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering
Computer Science Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering Linguistics
Mathematics Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering Operations Research
Physics Software Engineering
Speech and Hearing Technology Statistics
Systems Engineering Telecommunications Engineering
Cognitive Psychology/Experimental Psychology/Human Factors
Additional Responsibilities
This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T's compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.
