External Job Posting Title SITEC - Network Architect - MacDill AFB

Peraton; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an experienced Network Architect to support USSOCOM SITEC 3 Enterprise. Based at MacDill AFB in Florida, you will lead modern network design, optimize NetOps, and ensure mission-critical availability and security through Tier-4 support and cross-team collaboration.

You will analyze architectures, implement improvements, and manage VLAN/LAN/WAN environments while addressing malware defense and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification required.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routers, switches and LAN/WAN protocols.
• Experience designing, securing and operating network systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to lead discussions.

Responsibilities

• Performs Tier-4 network support per SIE OPORD and related standards.
• Review existing architectures and assist with design and improvements.
• Troubleshoot enterprise voice, video, cloud, and data networks and assess impact.
• Follow network standards for LAN/WAN, voice, data systems and advanced engineering.
• Plan, design, engineer, configure, maintain, defend, troubleshoot, and repair VLANs.
• Triaging malware, LAN and WAN, VoIP infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot WAN/MAN networks and evaluate architectural changes impact.
• Troubleshoot LAN voice and data networks and assess impact of changes.
• Assess business and application requirements for data and voice networks.
• Plan, design and upgrade network installation projects.
• Establish backup, version-control and malware defense systems.
• Recommend cost-saving network installation strategies.
• Shift work or non-standard hours may be required to support USSOCOM mission.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI clearance

IAT II Certification

Cisco networking

LAN/WAN protocols

Strong communication skills

Education

HS Diploma

AS / AA degree

BS / BA degree

MS / MA degree

PhD

Tools

CCIE

CCNP Security

CCNP Data Center

CCNP Wireless

CCNP Collaboration

Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure)

ACMP

ACMX

ACCP

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Network Architects to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM.

This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

The SOF Integration Facility team is in search of an experienced and innovative Network Architect to support USSOCOM’s network enterprise modernization initiatives. We are seeking a proactive, meticulous, and highly motivated individual capable of facilitating complex design discussions and collaborating with other teams to integrate technology seamlessly. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, designing, and optimizing network solutions to ensure the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical applications. This role requires a robust technical background, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and eager to grow within a dynamic IT modernization environment.

• Performs Tier-4 network support in accordance with the SIE OPORD which requires an extensive background in networking technology.
• The Network Architect shall comprehensively review existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required.
• This position shall troubleshoot the enterprise voice, video, cloud, and data networks and evaluate the impact of architectural changes on the network.
• The Network Architect shall follow designated network standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of LAN, WAN infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and advanced engineering.
• Planning, designing, engineering, configuring, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
• Triaging malware, LAN, WAN, VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems
• Providing troubleshooting of enterprise WAN/MAN voice, data, and transmission networks and evaluating the effect of architectural changes on the network
• Troubleshooting LAN voice and data networks and evaluate the effect of architectural changes on them.
• Assessing business and applications requirements for corporate data and voice networks
• Planning, designing, and upgrading network installation projects
• Establishing and maintaining backup, version-control and malware defense systems
• Trubleshooting network architectures and recommending system fixes and enhancements
• Making recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs
• Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Min 16 years with HS degree, 14 years with AS/AA degree, 12 years with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA, 7 years with a PHD
• DoD TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification,
• Experience with network operating systems (e.g., Cisco, Novell and Windows Server), network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, cabling and other essential network hardware), and LAN/WAN protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, MPLS)
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Desired qualifications:

• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 441 – Network Operations Specialist - Advanced level or higher by 1 Oct 26.
• CCIE
• CCDP
• CCNP Security
• CCNP Data Center
• CCNP Wireless
• CCNP Collaboration
• ACMP
• ACMX"
• ACCP
• Cloud Networking (AWS and Azure)
• Knowledge of wireless technology and mobility devices

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.