Lead Consultant, Professional Services

AT&T

Lead Consultant in Prof Services at AT&T ensuring compliance and performance standards in network systems. Executing IV&V initiatives, mentoring staff, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,600 - $201,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Security Systems IV&V (Independent Verification & Validation) Engineer leads and executes IV&V efforts for our network systems infrastructure projects.
Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive IV&V activities for network and security infrastructure projects.
Develop and maintain IV&V methodologies, checklists, and documentation to ensure detailed coverage and traceability.
Evaluate system architectures, configurations, and deployments for compliance with requirements and standards.
Conduct thorough assessments, audits, and testing of network components (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) to validate security, functionality, and performance.
Identify gaps, risks, and non-conformities, providing actionable recommendations for remediation and risk reduction.
Prepare and deliver clear, comprehensive IV&V reports for stakeholders, highlighting findings, risks, and suggested improvements.
Work with cross-functional teams (including engineering, operations, and project management) to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
Lead or support continuous monitoring activities, integrating vulnerability assessment findings into risk analyses and corrective action plans.
Apply and validate NIST SP 800-53 controls, manage the full RMF lifecycle (NIST SP 800-37), and support FedRAMP and FISMA compliance.
Mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
8+ years of related sales experience.
A senior-level sales representative with advanced understanding of sales principles, practices, products, and services.
Manages large, complex sales with light supervision.
Responsible for higher-than-average sales quota or territory.
Demonstrates effective communication, advanced data analysis, leverages extensive experience, and problem-solving skills.
May introduce new products, lead training, and mentor colleagues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

IV&Vnetwork systemssecurity infrastructuresystem architecture evaluationNIST SP 800-53RMF lifecycleFedRAMP complianceFISMA compliancevulnerability assessmentrisk analysis

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvementleadershipcoordinationreportingassessmentrecommendation