Cleared Network Engineer

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days per year

Bonus program

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD/IC customers within a high-performing Agile team. You will help design, develop, test, and deploy complex cloud network solutions across WAN/LAN, with emphasis on security, scalability, and reliability.

You will configure and optimize network devices, troubleshoot incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements. A Top-Secret/SCI-eligible background is required; the role emphasizes security,

Qualifications

• This position requires Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Engineering or Computer Technology degree with 8+–10+ years experience, or higher degree with fewer years.
• Must meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a Network Operations Specialist role at an advanced level.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining networks in a classified environment.
• Experience configuring VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, switches, and routers (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Strong IP addressing and subnetting fundamentals.
• 3–5 years operating/maintaining DoD encryption/COMSEC equipment.
• Background in supporting software and/or network operations with solid networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile meetings and plan work for upcoming sprints.
• Collaborate with groups to define cloud networking requirements for WAN/LAN.
• Provide guidance to Tier teams on network anomalies and troubleshooting.
• Track build-out status; configure firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Design and implement automation to provision cloud network infrastructure.
• Create available and scalable network architectures for new customers.
• Coordinate incident documentation and tracking through resolution.
• Use monitoring tools to derive insights and act on results.
• Produce network designs, implementation plans, and operation docs; assist in procurement decisions.

Skills

Network engineering

Cloud networking

DoD networks

Agile practices

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Technology

Associates degree + 10+ years experience

Master's degree + 6+ years experience

Tools

Networking gear

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking aSeniorNetwork Engineer to support our Department of Defense (DoD) / Intelligence Community (IC) customers as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. As part of the engineering team you will support an exciting program which involves design, development, test, and deployment of an exciting and complex system in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company.

Whatyou'll do:

• Participate in Agile meetings (sprint planning, daily standups, sprint retrospectives, sprint reviews, etc.) and work in an Agile process to plan your work for future sprints and increments
• Work with teams across Group and customers to understand cloud networking requirements for upcoming projects; develop and document Wide Area Networks (WANs) / Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Provide support and guidance to the Tier teams on the identification, isolation and troubleshoot network anomalies.
• Track network system build-out status, specify and configure firewalls, switches, and routers, and support other systems and network engineering tasks, as required.
• Design and implement automation through scripting and other techniques to implement cloud network infrastructure and improve operational efficiencies.
• Create network architectures and designs that are highly available and scalable for new customers systems and solutions to meet defined requirements
• Coordinate with tenant to fully understand incident reported including documenting incident details in ticketing tool, assign as appropriate, and track through completion.
• Use state-of-the-art monitoring tools to gather insight and act upon results
• Create network designs, implementation plans, operational documentation, and continual improvement of cloud network services
• Evaluate and recommend potential cloud networking solutions for inclusion into customer cloud service offerings and application migration solutions; participate in the procurement of network devices.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• This position requires the candidate to possess and maintain a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Associates degree in Engineering or Computer Technology and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Technology and 8+ years of network engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of network engineering experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidate must meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a Network Operations Specialist work role at an advanced or above proficiency.
• Experience supporting designing, building, and maintaining networks in a classified environment.
• Experience configuring VLANS, VPNs, firewalls/switches/routers (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.), networking and using network management functions and tools.
• Secures network and maintains device software up to date in accordance with DOD policies.
• Strong understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
• You have 3-5 years of experience operating/maintaining/troubleshooting DoD encryption/COMSEC equipment.
• Background in supporting software and/or network operations with a clear understanding of networking fundamentals

Desired qualifications:

• You are able to effectively communicate both with customers and technical staff.
• You have experience working with UNIX and/or LINUX systems in a network environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision making ability.
• You are detail/process oriented, can multi-task, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, the customer and user organizations across DoD.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.