External Job Posting Title Network Engineering, Advisor

Peraton; Landover (MD); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Metro-accessible location

Job summary

Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer in Landover, MD, supporting a DoD customer with full lifecycle engineering for large IT networks. You will design, implement, and monitor enterprise networking solutions, develop automation scripts, and ensure STIG compliance across Cisco devices.

The role emphasizes on-site weekday support, with flexibility in scheduling. Relevant DoD security clearance and Cisco/automation experience are required for success.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.
• Security+ certification.
• Minimum 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA; or 12 years experience may substitute.
• Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
• Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS routers and switches.
• Experience with EIGRP, BGP, OSPF; including authentication and route distribution.
• Scripting with Expect, Bash, Python; Ansible playbooks.
• Applying DISA STIGs to Cisco devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large enterprise network.
• Design and plan changes to network communications systems.
• Provide detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide Tier 2 support to troubleshoot enterprise network outages.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses for hardware/software selections and deployment approaches.
• Develop Ansible playbooks and shell scripts for config and auditing.
• Configure enterprise monitoring tools for VMs, switches/routers, and datacenter hardware.
• Maintain DISA STIG compliance on Cisco devices.
• Onsite support Monday–Friday, with flexible scheduling.

Skills

TS/SCI w Poly

Security+

Zabbix templates

Scripting: Expect, Bash, Python

Ansible

DISA STIGs

Jira

TACACS+

Agile Scrum

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA in related field

12+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

NX-OS

EIGRP

BGP

OSPF

DMVPN

VLANs

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our team in Landover, MD. Our program provides lifecycle support for a large Information Technology (IT) network supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer.

This program delivers full life-cycle engineering support for all system elements including Development (hardware, software and networking), Systems and Security Engineering (Integration, Testing and Deployment), Sustainment (Logistics, and Field Support), Network Operations Center (NOC)/Help Desk, and training support for the user community.

Responsibilities:

The Network Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Plan the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large, worldwide enterprise network.
• Design and plan changes to network communications systems as required.
• Provide specifications and develop detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide Tier 2 level support to Operations to troubleshoot and resolve enterprise networking outages or technical issues.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis and provide specific detailed information to the customer for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet program mission needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, Unix shell scripts, and batch scripts for configuration and auditing of network routers and switches.
• Configure and maintain tools for enterprise-wide network monitoring of VMs, switches/routers, and datacenter hardware using scripts and SNMP/IPMI protocols.
• Serve as local subject matter expert for network administration and monitoring tools, such as Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
• Track initiatives and tasks using Jira as a contributor to an Agile Scrum team.
• Configure and maintain DISA STIG compliance on Cisco router and switch network devices.

This role is required to provide onsite support, Monday - Friday

The program does allow for a flexible work schedule and is located within walking distance from a Metro station

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• An active/current TS/SCI /w Poly Security Clearance.
• A current/valid Security+ Certification.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or 12 years of applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
• Experience working with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS routers and switches.
• Experience working with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF Protocols, including authentication and route distribution.
• Experience with Cisco zone-based firewalls, Access Controls Lists, IPSEC tunnels, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and VLAN separation.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Expect, Bash, and Python.
• Experience with Ansible playbooks.
• Experience applying security configurations to Cisco networking devices according to DISA STIGs.

Desired Qualifications:

• A current/valid CCNA and/or CCNP Certification.
• Experience with Jira, Zabbix, and TACACS+.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.

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

$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.