DoD Network Engineer — On-Site in Baltimore, TS Eligible

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer at our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. You will design, implement, and maintain a robust network, monitor performance, and lead complex troubleshooting in a highly secure environment.

The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, CCNA/Security+ certifications, and experience with DISA STIGs. On-site, on-call rotation, and collaboration with cross-functional IT teams are included.

Qualifications

• Education path as listed in minimum qualifications with degree and experience combos.
• Active CCNA Certification (CCNP acceptable in lieu) and Security+ Certification required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, routing, firewalls, and network security tools.
• Monitor performance, uptime, and capacity; resolve bottlenecks and ensure optimal health.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex issues with root-cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and policies.
• Stay current with new network technologies and evaluate solutions to improve performance and security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure integration and alignment with systems and applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in on-call after-hours support.

Skills

COMSEC background

Network troubleshooting

Routing & switching

Security concepts

Security clearance

Education

Associates degree + 10+ years

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

PhD + 3 years

Tools

Cisco ISE

Palo Alto Firewalls

DISA STIGs

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer at our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. You will design, implement, and maintain a robust network, monitor performance, and lead complex troubleshooting in a highly secure environment.

The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, CCNA/Security+ certifications, and experience with DISA STIGs. On-site, on-call rotation, and collaboration with cross-functional IT teams are included.