External Job Posting Title Networking Engineer Analyst / Secret

Peraton; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Engineer Analyst to support migrating a client’s software to a new Microsoft Azure environment. Location is Arlington, VA or Beltsville, MD with flexibility for occasional telework, requiring local presence.

The role involves software discovery, environment setup, and ongoing maintenance, plus supporting the Operating Model and Intelligence Integration phases with security-focused tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or Cybersecurity with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications such as CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate) are acceptable.
• Hands-on experience with network/asset discovery tools (Nmap, Spectr, GhostCrew, Defender for Cloud).
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
• Ability to query/extract data from Active Directory and/or a CMDB.

Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery of software, applications, systems, and networks using automated tools.
• Query and extract asset data from source systems such as Active Directory and CMDB.
• Perform gap analysis between discovered assets and baselines; flag vulnerabilities and non-compliant configurations.
• Support publication of baseline inventory and participate in validation cycles.
• Assist in Operating Model phase with inventory-driven build-out, migration, and transition activities.
• Support Intelligence Integration phase mapping and documentation of bi-directional data sharing.

Skills

Nmap

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Security certifications (e.g., CISSP)

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

OpenVAS

Active Directory

CMDB

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Mid-level Engineer Analyst to support a new initiative focused on moving a client's existing software and applications to a new cloud-based environment (Microsoft Azure).

Location: Arlington, VA or Beltsville, MD

• Flexible for occasional telework - must be local to work location

Role Purpose:

• The work involves reviewing what software is currently in use, helping set up and configure the new environment, and establishing clear processes for managing it going forward.
• Once the new environment is up and running, this person will also be responsible for supporting the ongoing maintenance of the new environment.

You Will:

• Conduct discovery of software, applications, systems, and networks using automated scanning/discovery/validation tools (e.g., Spectr, GhostCrew, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or equivalent).
• Query and extract asset data from source systems (e.g., Active Directory, SCCM/Endpoint Manager, ServiceNow CMDB).
• Perform gap analysis comparing discovered assets against existing documentation/baselines, flagging vulnerabilities, non-compliant configurations, and redundant/duplicate assets.
• Support publication of the baseline inventory and participate in continuous validation cycles.
• Assist in executing the Operating Model phase once inventory work is complete, supporting environment build-out, migration, and transition activities under senior direction.
• Support the Intelligence Integration phase following completion of the Operating Model work, assisting with mapping and documentation of the bi-directional intelligence-sharing model.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in IT/Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or Cybersecurity.
  • An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
• Possess (or ability to obtain prior to start) and maintain one of the following certifications:
  • CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, VCA DCV, PPDA, Agile IC, or SNOW App Dev
• Hands-on experience with network/asset discovery tools (e.g., Nmap, Spectr, GhostCrew, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar).
• Working knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
• Practical experience querying/extracting data from Active Directory and/or a CMDB.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration (patch levels, service inventories, configuration review).
• Basic understanding of security baseline standards (e.g., NIST, CIS benchmarks).
• Understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall rule analysis, and common ports/protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret system architecture diagrams and network topology maps.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Scripting ability (PowerShell or Python).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Resource Manager (ARM) structure, to understand eventual migration target.
• Experience supporting federal or Department of State IT environments.
• Familiarity with Power Platform, Databricks, or similar enterprise tools.
• Active Secret security clearance.

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.

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