Network Architect

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Network Architect to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

Our dynamic team provides full spectrum network connectivity including architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management and network security services to the global enterprise, as well as systems and cloud engineering services for application modernization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering science, or related discipline with SE experience.
• Active TS/SCI with current polygraph required.
• Experience designing network solutions using TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IPv6/SRv6.
• Experience with 10G/100G Ethernet and secure solutions (IPsec/MACsec/VPNs).
• Proficiency with Cisco IOS and JUNOS.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors on feasibility and issue escalation.
• Experience developing technical business cases for development activities.
• DoD8570 IAT Level 2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Design WAN architectures and secure network solutions for DoD contexts.
• Coordinate with vendors on hardware/software feasibility and issues.
• Develop technical business cases for network development activities.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

IPv6/SRv6

10G Ethernet

IPsec

MACsec

VPNs

Vendor coordination

Technical business case development

Security clearance TS/SCI

DoD8570 IAT Level 2

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering science, or related discipline

MS/MA with 10+ years experience

Ph.D. with 7+ years experience

Experience substitution for bachelor’s degree (5 years)

Tools

Cisco IOS

JUNOS

Job description

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering science, or related discipline and minimum of 14 years of system engineering experience is required. Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Five (5) years of additional SE related experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, totaling 19 years of SE experience.
• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Experience with designing network solutions using TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and IPv6/SRv6 (Segment Routing v6)
• Experience with designing network solutions using Ethernet Technology (10G, 100G)
• Experience with designing secure network solutions using IPSEC, MACSEC, VPNs
• Proficiency with Cisco IOS and JUNOS
• Proficiency coordinating with vendor on solution technical feasibility, in addition to escalation of network hardware, software and/or other configuration issues
• Experience developing technical business case for development activities
• Minimum of DoD8570 IAT Level 2 Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop test plans and conduct testing of architectures as required
• Ability to perform Tier 3 sustainment as required
• Advanced vendor certification desirable (Cisco and /or Juniper) such as CCIE or CCNP or equivalent

Salary Range Estimate:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton is seeking a Network Architect to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team provides full spectrum network connectivity including architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management and network security services to the global enterprise, as well as systems and cloud engineering services for application modernization and transition of legacy applications into hybrid cloud platforms. We are currently seeing a Network Architect/Engineer to design the next-generation of WAN architecture.