Network Tools Engineer

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Network Tools Engineer, where you'll support critical tools within a dynamic team. This fully remote position involves managing and troubleshooting a variety of network tools, ensuring smooth operations and effective documentation. With a focus on system administration and scripting, you'll play a key role in enhancing our capabilities. If you are a self-starter with strong investigation skills and a passion for technology, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to mission-critical solutions that impact national security.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in network tools engineering or 4 years without a degree.
• Experience with system administration and troubleshooting across multiple OS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot network tools and implement upgrades.
• Update documentation and manage change and incident tickets.

Skills

System administration for Windows

System administration for Solaris

System administration for RHEL OS

Scripting (.bat and .sh)

Troubleshooting skills

Automation tools experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

OpenText NNMi

OpenText Network Automation

SevOne NMS and DI

Vertiv DSView

BMC TrueServer Automation

IBM License Metric Tool

Load Runner Enterprise

Job description

Network Tools Engineer

Job Locations: US

Requisition ID: 2025-156280

Position Category: Engineering

Clearance: Agency Clearance

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Network Tools Engineer. This individual will join our Tools team to support multiple tools within our program. This role is fully remote.

What will you do:

• Manage, troubleshoot, and plan/implement releases, patches, and upgrades
• Update documentation
• Manage change and incident tickets (create, update, close, resolve)
• Follow ITSM processes for installations and validations
• Work with Primary and Secondary Tools:

Primary Tools:

• OpenText NNMi
• OpenText Network Automation
• SevOne NMS and DI
• Vertiv DSView
• BMC TrueServer Automation for agent installation via automation jobs

Secondary Tools:

• IBM License Metric Tool
• Load Runner Enterprise

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience; 4 additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
• System administration experience for Windows, Solaris, and RHEL OS
• Scripting experience (.bat and .sh)
• Strong investigation and troubleshooting skills
• Self-starter with limited supervision
• Experience with automation tools and job management
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain agency security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Java and Perl
• AWS Certification and related tools knowledge

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a national security company providing mission-critical solutions globally, supporting government agencies and armed forces. Our work involves land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace domains, solving complex challenges daily.

Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000, depending on experience and other factors.

EEO Statement

Peraton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, including disability and protected veterans.