Mission‑Critical Systems Engineer — TS/SCI with Poly

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton seeks a seasoned Network Engineer/Systems Engineer to support national security programs in Kentucky. You will design, implement, and maintain data networks, translating customer requirements into robust technical solutions for current and future capacity needs.

The role requires 14+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with experience), and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Emphasis on network hardware, failover, and Cisco platforms will be essential.

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Network Engineer or Systems Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline; five years additional NE/SE experience may substitute for a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support Cloud Network Operations with expertise in Network and Systems Engineering.
• Review customer requirements and perform end-to-end network engineering to meet mission objectives.
• Design and implement data networks ensuring reliable performance and capacity for current and future needs.

Skills

Network engineering

Systems engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASA appliances

Cisco Nexus 9000

Cisco 2960-XR

GRE tunnels

MPLS

Job description

Peraton seeks a seasoned Network Engineer/Systems Engineer to support national security programs in Kentucky. You will design, implement, and maintain data networks, translating customer requirements into robust technical solutions for current and future capacity needs.

The role requires 14+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with experience), and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Emphasis on network hardware, failover, and Cisco platforms will be essential.