Availability Manager (Government)

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Company: AT&T
Location: Columbia, MD

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AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Department of Defense. 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.

RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant.

AT&T has an opening for an Availability Manager, who will Supervise the 24×7 centralized operations staff in the activities associated with the identification, prioritization, and resolution of operational issues to ensure service levels and objectives are met. Refers issues to Tier 3 staff for resolution as required, tracks and monitors response/resolution time, and verifies user acceptance.

Responsibilities include:

  • Implementing moderately complex core business processes and assists in process improvement initiatives to enhance customer service. Identifies process matters of significance or enhancements and implements.
  • Leading Incident Response during critical outages and ensuring proper notification to management and customer POCs.
  • Evaluating employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
  • Leading incident response during critical outages and ensuring proper notification to management and customer POCs.
  • Preparing Daily Report on Incidents/Change/Problem tickets and SLA status
  • Preparing summary report on all Major incidents occurring on shift
  • Preparing Operations Center scheduling
  • Must be able to communicate professionally with all levels of personnel from technicians to senior management.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education: Shall have seven (7) years of experience that may include a combination of work history and education. A Master’s degree is equivalent to 6 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to 4 years of experience and an Associate’s degree is equivalent to 2 years of experience. The degree must be from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have experience working with customer technology and support requirements
  • Experience working with SLAs
  • Strong time management and communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and technical skills in networking and desktop support
  • Experience with enterprise management monitoring tools such as HP Openview, Solarwinds, or Splunk a plus
  • Experience with ITSM tools such as Remedy, Service Now, Service Manager, or equivalent required
  • Experience scheduling in a 24×7 environment

Required Clearance: Candidate must have a TSSCI with Polygraph. (#polygraph)


Desired: ITIL v3 Foundations certification, Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCA), Microsoft Solutions Associate (MCSA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or similar certification desired

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws.

AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V