Senior Network Configuration Engineer: Automation & NOC

Peraton

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 138,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer - Network Configuration to support the DHS CBP Network Operations Center. The role involves configuring, automating, and maintaining enterprise network configurations across a large, multi-vendor environment.

You will develop automation workflows, manage configuration changes, and ensure security-compliant operations in collaboration with network operations, engineering, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent
U.S. Citizenship (Required for CBP and government positions)
5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network engineering or network operations environments
2+ years of experience supporting network automation, configuration management, or automated deployment solutions
Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network technologies including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and network segmentation
Experience utilizing network automation or configuration management tools such as Network Automation, Cisco NSO, Ansible Automation Platform, SolarWinds NCM, or similar platforms
Experience with version control tools such as Git, GitLab, or GitHub
Experience supporting network troubleshooting, incident management, and change management processes within an enterprise environment

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers within a large-scale operational environment
Utilize network automation platforms to deploy, validate, and manage network device configurations across a multi-vendor enterprise network
Develop and maintain automation scripts, workflows, and templates to support network configuration changes, device provisioning, software upgrades, and operational tasks
Automate network configuration activities including ACL updates, VLAN provisioning, interface changes, routing policy updates, and configuration compliance checks
Perform configuration backups, version control, and change validation activities to support operational continuity and rapid recovery
Identify and remediate configuration drift by leveraging automated compliance monitoring and validation capabilities
Develop and maintain vendor specific automation scripts supporting technologies such as Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and Juniper JunOS
Support network change management processes by validating, documenting, and implementing approved network changes in accordance with established procedures
Perform network troubleshooting and incident resolution in support of NOC operations and established service level agreements (SLAs)
Support routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VRFs, ACLs, VPNs, and network segmentation
Develop and maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, configuration standards, operational procedures, and automation playbooks
Support network performance monitoring, capacity planning, and infrastructure lifecycle activities
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network configurations aligned with DHS security requirements, Zero Trust principles, and compliance standards
Participate in root cause analysis activities and develop recommendations to improve network reliability and performance