Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer. The Network Engineer will design and plans network communications systems. Provides documentation for network architecture. Conducts testing of network design. Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network. Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches, and sensors. Troubleshoots network issues and provides recommended solutions to government leadership for approval. Uses change management processes to ensure modifications to network configs are approved prior to implementation.

Implementation and Deployment – Oversee the deployment of new infrastructure systems and make changes to existing infrastructure

Add/Remove/Modify firewall rules on Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto devices

Troubleshoot network issues in a multi-site and enterprise environment

Experience with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP

Perform code upgrades on network infrastructure

Incident Management – Monitor infrastructure performance and health, respond to and resolve infrastructure-related incidents and outages

Ensure proper configuration management of network configuration items

Participate in organization meetings, town halls, and similar events to integrate into the organization structure

Operate and maintain Big IP F5 partition to include architecture, configuration, and ongoing operational support

Be familiar with Department of Defense network security requirements and be able to engineer, configure, and operate enterprise security appliances such as firewalls, WAF appliances, and load balancers to support the connectivity of distributed enterprise applications and application load balancing requirements across the enterprise

Qualifications

5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD, 9 years with HS diploma

Must be a US Citizen

Must have active Secret clearance

Must have 8570 Certification - Security +

Experience with Cisco ACI

Experience with network infrastructure

Experience with the configuration and operation of Cisco and Juniper switching and routing infrastructure

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.