Network Engineer at Peraton Linthicum, MD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer in Linthicum, MD to design and maintain a scalable network infrastructure that supports LAN/WAN technologies and security protocols. In this role, you will monitor performance and mentor junior engineers.

With required qualifications including a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, certification requirements also include CCNA, Security+, and applicable TS Clearance. The position offers a generous salary range and a variety of employee benefits, illustrating Peraton's commitment to its workforce.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Active CCNA Certification required.
• Active TS Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Network infrastructure design

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Cryptographic equipment management

Security policy implementation

Routing and switching protocols

Cisco ISE management

Firewall administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Palo Alto firewalls

DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides

Job description

About The Role

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.
• Implement security policies, rule sets and network segmentation on Palo Alto firewalls to protect enterprise environments.
• 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).
• Implement and configure systems according to STIG requirements for both classified and unclassified environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD. A degree must be in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or Cybersecurity. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications:
  • Active CCNA Certification.
  • Active Security+ Certification.
  • Active CCNP Security Certification can be accepted in lieu of CCNA and Security+.
• Clearance: Active TS Clearance, SCI eligible.

Desired Qualifications:

• CCNP Certification.

Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.