Senior DoD/IC Cloud Network Engineer

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days per year

Bonus program

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD/IC customers within a high-performing Agile team. You will help design, develop, test, and deploy complex cloud network solutions across WAN/LAN, with emphasis on security, scalability, and reliability.

You will configure and optimize network devices, troubleshoot incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements. A Top-Secret/SCI-eligible background is required; the role emphasizes security,

Qualifications

• This position requires Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Engineering or Computer Technology degree with 8+–10+ years experience, or higher degree with fewer years.
• Must meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a Network Operations Specialist role at an advanced level.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining networks in a classified environment.
• Experience configuring VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, switches, and routers (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Strong IP addressing and subnetting fundamentals.
• 3–5 years operating/maintaining DoD encryption/COMSEC equipment.
• Background in supporting software and/or network operations with solid networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile meetings and plan work for upcoming sprints.
• Collaborate with groups to define cloud networking requirements for WAN/LAN.
• Provide guidance to Tier teams on network anomalies and troubleshooting.
• Track build-out status; configure firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Design and implement automation to provision cloud network infrastructure.
• Create available and scalable network architectures for new customers.
• Coordinate incident documentation and tracking through resolution.
• Use monitoring tools to derive insights and act on results.
• Produce network designs, implementation plans, and operation docs; assist in procurement decisions.

Skills

Network engineering

Cloud networking

DoD networks

Agile practices

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Technology

Associates degree + 10+ years experience

Master's degree + 6+ years experience

Tools

Networking gear

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking aSeniorNetwork Engineerto support our Department of Defense (DoD) / Intelligence Community (IC) customers as part ofa highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. As part of the engineeringteamyou will support an exciting program which involves design, development, test, and deployment of an exciting and complex system in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company.

Whatyou'lldo:

• Participate in Agile meetings (sprint planning, daily standups, sprint retrospectives, sprint reviews, etc.) and work in an Agile process to plan your work for future sprints and increments
• Work with teams across Group and customers to understand cloud networking requirements for upcoming projects; develop and document Wide Area Networks (WANs) / Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Provide support and guidance to the Tier teams on the identification, isolation and troubleshoot network anomalies.
• Track network system build-out status, specify and configure firewalls, switches, and routers, and support other systems and network engineering tasks, asrequired.
• Design and implement automation through scripting and other techniques to implement cloud network infrastructure and improve operational efficiencies.
• Create network architectures and designs that arehighly availableand scalable for newcustomerssystems and solutions to meet defined requirements
• Coordinate with tenant to fully understand incident reported including documenting incident details in ticketing tool, assign asappropriate, and track through completion.
• Usestate-of-the-artmonitoring tools to gather insight and act upon results
• Create network designs, implementation plans, operational documentation, and continual improvement of cloud network services
• Evaluate and recommend potential cloud networking solutions for inclusion into customer cloud service offerings and application migration solutions;participatein the procurement of network devices.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• This position requires the candidate to possess and maintain a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Associates degree in Engineering or Computer Technologyand10+ years of experience; ORBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Technologyand8+ years of network engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree and6+ years of network engineering experience.Anadditionalfour (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of aBachelor’sdegree.
• Candidate must meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a Network Operations Specialist work role at anadvancedor aboveproficiency.
• Experience supporting designing, building, andmaintainingnetworks in a classified environment.
• Experience configuring VLANS, VPNs, firewalls/switches/routers (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.), networking and using network management functions and tools.
• Secures network andmaintainsdevice software up to datein accordance withDOD policies.
• Strong understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
• You have3-5years of experienceoperating/maintaining/troubleshooting DoD encryption/COMSEC equipment.
• Background in supporting software and/or network operations with a clear understanding of networking fundamentals

Desired qualifications:

• Youare able toeffectively communicate both with customers and technical staff.
• You have experience working with UNIX and/or LINUX systems in a network environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability.
• You aredetail/process oriented, can multi-task, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, the customer and user organizations across DoD.

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 eligible to participatein an attractive bonus plan

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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

$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.

EEO

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