Senior DoD Network Engineer (TS/SCI) – Cloud & WAN

Peraton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO 25 days annually

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD/IC customers in a dynamic Agile environment. You will design, develop, test, and deploy a complex system with a focus on secure, scalable cloud networking.

The role requires a TS/SCI-clearable candidate with DoD network ops experience and strong vendor knowledge. You will work on classified networks, configure VLANs/VPNs/firewalls, and mentor Tier teams while driving automation and incident response.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• DoD-level network engineering experience per degree requirement (Assoc 10+, Bach 8+, Master 6+).
• Meets DoD 8140 foundational requirements for Network Operations Specialist.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining networks in a classified environment.
• Experience configuring VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, switches/routers (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Strong IP addressing and subnetting knowledge.
• 3–5 years operating/maintaining/troubleshooting DoD encryption/COMSEC equipment.
• Background in supporting software and/or network operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile meetings and plan work for sprints and increments.
• Develop and document WAN/LAN requirements for upcoming projects.
• Provide support and guidance to Tier teams on network anomalies.
• Configure firewalls, switches, and routers; support other network tasks.
• Design automation to deploy cloud network infrastructure and improve efficiency.
• Create scalable, highly available network architectures for new systems.
• Document incident details, track through completion in ticketing tool.
• Utilize monitoring tools to gain insights and act on results.
• Prepare network designs, implementation plans, and ongoing service improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud networking solutions and aid in procurement.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

Network engineering

DoD encryption/COMSEC

VLANs/VPNs/firewalls

IP addressing/subnetting

UNIX/Linux

Scripting/Automation

Agile/DoD process

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or Computer Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Technology

Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Technology

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD/IC customers in a dynamic Agile environment. You will design, develop, test, and deploy a complex system with a focus on secure, scalable cloud networking.

The role requires a TS/SCI-clearable candidate with DoD network ops experience and strong vendor knowledge. You will work on classified networks, configure VLANs/VPNs/firewalls, and mentor Tier teams while driving automation and incident response.