Network Engineering, Advisor

Peraton; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Landover, MD is seeking a Network Engineer to support a large DoD IT network lifecycle program. You will design, implement, and maintain core network infrastructure, develop monitoring templates, and ensure security controls per DISA STIGs.

The role is onsite, with Monday–Friday availability near a Metro station, and requires active clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge security projects, collaborate in an

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance.
• Security+ Certification.
• BS/BA in a related field or higher; 8+ years experience, or MS/MA with 6+ years; 12 years experience can substitute.
• Experience developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS routers and switches.
• Experience with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF protocols.
• Experience applying Cisco security configurations per DISA STIGs; VLAN, IPsec, and DMVPN.
• Experience scripting with Expect, Bash, and Python.
• Experience with Ansible playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Plan network enhancements and upgrades for a large, worldwide enterprise.
• Design changes to network communications systems and prepare schematics.
• Provide Tier 2 support to troubleshoot outages and outages in enterprise networks.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses for hardware/software selections.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and shell scripts for config and auditing.
• Configure monitoring tools for VM, switch/router, and data center hardware.
• Serve as SME for network tools like Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
• Maintain DISA STIG compliance on Cisco devices.
• Track initiatives using Jira within an Agile Scrum team.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance

Security+ Certification

Networking protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF

Scripting languages (Expect, Bash, and

Education

BS/BA in a related field

Tools

Zabbix

Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS

Ansible

Jira

TACACS+

SNMP/IPMI

DISA STIGs

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our team in Landover, MD. Our program provides lifecycle support for a large Information Technology (IT) network supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer.

This program delivers full life-cycle engineering support for all system elements including Development (hardware, software and networking), Systems and Security Engineering (Integration, Testing and Deployment), Sustainment (Logistics, and Field Support), Network Operations Center (NOC)/Help Desk, and training support for the user community.

Responsibilities

• Plan the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large, worldwide enterprise network.
• Design and plan changes to network communications systems as required.
• Provide specifications and develop detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide Tier 2 level support to Operations to troubleshoot and resolve enterprise networking outages or technical issues.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis and provide specific detailed information to the customer for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet program mission needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, Unix shell scripts, and batch scripts for configuration and auditing of network routers and switches.
• Configure and maintain tools for enterprise-wide network monitoring of VMs, switches/routers, and datacenter hardware using scripts and SNMP/IPMI protocols.
• Serve as local subject matter expert for network administration and monitoring tools, such as Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
• Track initiatives and tasks using Jira as a contributor to an Agile Scrum team.
• Configure and maintain DISA STIG compliance on Cisco router and switch network devices.

** This role is required to provide onsite support, Monday - Friday **

** The program does allow for a flexible work schedule and is located within walking distance from a Metro station **

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• An active/current TS/SCI /w Poly Security Clearance.
• A current/valid Security+ Certification.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or 12 years of applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
• Experience working with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS routers and switches.
• Experience working with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF Protocols, including authentication and route distribution.
• Experience with Cisco zone-based firewalls, Access Controls Lists, IPSEC tunnels, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and VLAN separation.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Expect, Bash, and Python.
• Experience with Ansible playbooks.
• Experience applying security configurations to Cisco networking devices according to DISA STIGs.

Desired Qualifications

• A current/valid CCNA and/or CCNP Certification.
• Experience with Jira, Zabbix, and TACACS+.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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