External Job Posting Title Network Technician (Tier II)

Peraton; Washington; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Technician to support Tier II escalated troubleshooting and remote diagnostics in Washington, DC. You will help optimize LAN/WAN performance, analyze networks, and implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 solutions while coordinating with Tier III engineers.

The role requires a current TS/SCI clearance, DoD experience, and DoD 8140/8570 IAT II familiarity, plus Cisco/Juniper expertise. A Bachelor’s in IT and 2+ years of related work are expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Must be able to work shift schedule (Panama) supporting 24/7 operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field with 2+ years of related experience; four years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II.
• CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper devices, VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN technologies, and/or routing & switching.
• Operational experience with local and wide area network infrastructures including routers, firewalls, switches, servers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate LAN/WAN performance and bottlenecks.
• Perform network management services for operation, performance, and availability.
• Ensure overall performance and availability of networks.
• Provide LAN/WAN support with network analysis, integration, and tuning.
• Analyze client LANs/WANs; identify problems and implement reconfigurations and new hardware.
• Implement networking technologies and Layer 2/3 concepts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

24/7 shift

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8140/8570 IAT II

Network+ certification

Cisco/Juniper

VLANs/VPNs

LAN/WAN technologies

Routing & switching

DoD government support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a driven Network Technician to join our dynamic Network and Unified Communications Architecture team in Washington, DC.

Peraton has served as the prime contractor for this program since its inception in the 1980's. We provide high-level government leaders with reliable secure voice, video, and fax communications anytime, anywhere, in any environment in support of day-to-day operations. We support a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications allowing complex national and worldwide communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components. We provide integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and engineering support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

In this role, you will provide Tier II Escalated support for in-depth troubleshooting, advanced problem resolution, remote diagnostics and systems analysis, and elevate unresolved issues to Tier III engineers.

The Network Technician is responsible for but not limited to:

• Evaluate LAN/WAN performance and capacities to identify problem areas or bottlenecks.
• Perform a variety of network management services related to the operation, performance, or availability of data communications networks.
• Responsibility for overall performance and availabilityof networks.
• Provide LAN/WAN support with skillin network analysis, integration, and tuning.
• Analyze client LANs/WANs, isolate source of problemsrecommends reconfiguration and implementation of new network hardware toincrease performance.
• Implement networking technologies and concepts (such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols).

Qualifications

Required:

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to work shift schedule (Panama) supporting 24/7 operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field and 2+ years of related experience or a commensurate combination of education, training and experience, is required; four years of relevant experience in the above-cited duties may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II.
• CompTIA Network+ Certification.
• Experience and understanding with Cisco and Juniper devices, VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN technologies, and/or routing & switching.
• Experience in two (2) to three (3) of the following areas:
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Routers/switches
  • Cisco IOS/Junos OS
  • Firewalls
  • NetScout/Wireshark or any other packet investigation/analysis tools
  • SolarWinds monitoring or database tools
  • Call Manager & unity or other OSCP, DNS, QoS, VPN
• Operational experience with local and wide area network infrastructures (including routers, firewalls, switches, servers, and related hardware).
• Previous experience supporting a Government and/or Department of Defense customer.

Desired:

• A current/valid CCNA certification.
• Ability to generate documentation that describes standard operating procedures, which will be used by help desk personnel.
• Experience with application of DoD IAVAs and STIGs.
• Proficient in network monitoring/management systems familiarity.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong investigative drive and listening skills, self-motivated individuals.
• The ability to work under pressure and be flexible with their time.
• Ability to prioritize and document tasks is a plus.

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

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.