Network Engineer

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer at our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. You will design, implement, and maintain a robust network, monitor performance, and lead complex troubleshooting in a highly secure environment.

The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, CCNA/Security+ certifications, and experience with DISA STIGs. On-site, on-call rotation, and collaboration with cross-functional IT teams are included.

Qualifications

• Education path as listed in minimum qualifications with degree and experience combos.
• Active CCNA Certification (CCNP acceptable in lieu) and Security+ Certification required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, routing, firewalls, and network security tools.
• Monitor performance, uptime, and capacity; resolve bottlenecks and ensure optimal health.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex issues with root-cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and policies.
• Stay current with new network technologies and evaluate solutions to improve performance and security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure integration and alignment with systems and applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in on-call after-hours support.

Skills

COMSEC background

Network troubleshooting

Routing & switching

Security concepts

Security clearance

Education

Associates degree + 10+ years

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

PhD + 3 years

Tools

Cisco ISE

Palo Alto Firewalls

DISA STIGs

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable network infrastructure encompassing LAN/WAN technologies, routing protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and network security tools.
• Proactively monitor network performance, uptime, and capacity, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring optimal network health.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies.
• Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending new solutions to enhance network performance, security, and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with other systems and applications.
• Mentor and guide others to include junior network engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation, providing after-hours support for critical network incidents.

This position is fully on-site M-F in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area. The hours are 10am-6pm.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• COMSEC background with experience as the primary COMSEC Responsible Officer
• Maintain and operate cryptographic equipment and secure data transfer devices
• Understand and be able to implement AFMAN 17-1302-O
• Experience troubleshooting circuit issues within a DISA environment. Including requesting new circuits
• Previous experience providing engineering and operation services on DoD supported networks
• Familiarity with routing and switching such as MPLS, VPNs, and protocols such as, but not limited to, BGP, Spanning Tree, VLANs, LLDP, and VoIP
• Familiarity with Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies
• Ability to design, implement, and manage Cisco ISE solutions for network access control and identity management
• Develop and enforce network access policies based on user roles, device types, and security requirements
• Ability implementing security policies, rule sets and network segmentation on Palo Alto firewalls to protect enterprise environments
• Ability to perform firewall upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting to ensure firewall availability and functionality
• Experience performing security assessments and audits of systems and applications against DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Ability to implement and configure systems according to STIG requirements for both classified and unclassified environments

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineer, Data Science, or Cybersecurity. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications:
  • Active CCNA Certification (CCNP can be accepted in lieu of CCNA)
  • Active Security+ Certification
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications: CCNP Certification.

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.