Senior Mobile Network Engineer

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Mobile Network Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. You will support network operations, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and develop automation to improve reliability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecommunications, strong 2G-5G knowledge, and experience scripting with Python or Go. Clearances (TS/SCI) are required for this role, with opportunities to work on international roaming projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 5+ years in telecommunications or network operations.
• Hands-on experience with mobile network technologies.
• Strong knowledge of 2G-5G signaling, voice, SMS, data, and roaming.
• Experience scripting with Python or Go and integrating APIs.
• Familiarity with IMS, VAS platforms, core network elements, ITU-T/3GPP specs, GSMA recommendations, SS7/MAP and Diameter signaling.
• Experience automating operational workflows including reporting, monitoring, alerting, remediation.
• Must have a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations relating to the mobile network including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response.
• Write scripts to automate and improve manual, repetitive operations work including alerting, service checks, routine network tasks, etc.
• Architect and build internal dashboards to monitor the network, performance, and KPI tracking.
• Use custom automations and APIs to integrate network elements, monitoring systems, and alerting platforms.
• Support international roaming operations, including IREG/TADIG testing, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with network engineering, vendors, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve reliability.

Skills

Mobile network technologies (2G-5G)

Automation scripting (Python/Go)

Monitoring & incident response

APIs & dashboard integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Mobile Computing

Job description

Senior Mobile Network Engineer

Job Locations

US-VA-Herndon

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 2026-170266

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support network operations on multiple levels, from monitoring and troubleshooting to tooling and designing, ensuring the network is well maintained and healthy. You will also seek opportunities to make network operations more efficient and reliable by building automations to reduce manual work.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Run day-to-day operations relating to the mobile network including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response
• Write scripts to automate and improve manual, repetitive operations work including alerting, service checks, routine network tasks, etc.
• Architect and build internal dashboards to monitor the network, performance, and KPI tracking
• Use custom automations and APIs to integrate network elements, monitoring systems, and alerting platforms
• Support international roaming operations, including IREG/TADIG testing, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with network engineering, vendors, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mobile Computing, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years' experience working in telecommunications or network operations
• Hands-on experience supporting mobile network technologies
• Strong understanding of mobile network technology across 2G-5G generations, including signaling, voice, SMS, data services, and international roaming
• Experience building tools and/or automations using Python, Go, or similar language
• Familiarity with IMS, VAS platforms, core network elements, ITU-T/3GPP specifications, GSMA recommendations, SS7/MAP and Diameter signaling, as well as working with APIs and similar data sets
• Experience automation operational workflows, including reporting, monitoring, alerting, and remediation
• Must have a TS/SCI clearance.

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.