Senior Network Engineer

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Washington, DC to join our dynamic Network and Unified Communications Architecture team. This role requires an active TS/SCI Security Clearance and involves providing expert-level technical assistance for complex issues.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with network infrastructure solutions. The position offers a target salary range of $112,000 - $179,000 based on various factors including skills and geographic location.

Qualifications

• Active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8 years experience.
• Experience with design and support of complex networks.
• Ability to work on a Panama shift schedule for 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical assistance for complex system issues.
• Create/modify network drawings and author engineering documents.
• Perform capacity planning by analyzing network performance.
• Support design and implementation readiness reviews.

Skills

Network protocols

Routing and Switching

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

VPNs

DoD IAVAs

DISA STIGs

NIST security controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field

CCNP-Enterprise Infrastructure certification

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIP-ENT)

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a self-driven and resourceful Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic Network and Unified Communications Architecture team of network and UC engineers in Washington, DC.

Peraton has served as the prime contractor for this program since its inception in the 1980’s. We provide high-level government leaders with reliable secure voice, video, and fax communications anytime, anywhere, in any environment in support of day-to-day operations. We support a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications allowing complex national and worldwide communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components. We provide integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and engineering support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will provide expert-level technical assistance for complex and critical system issues. This position will focus on Tier III support for in-depth analysis, root cause investigation, and the development of permanent solutions.

• Create/modify network drawings, author system engineering documents and plans.
• Support design, test, and pre-deployment readiness reviews.
• Support the network operations of the Production system.
• Provide the team with recommendations on modern engineering approaches and strategies to improve successful task order deployments.
• Develop, implement, and manage network engineering processes including configuration management and design standards to ensure contract compliance, technological relevancy, and sustainability.
• Perform capacity planning of the network by monitoring and analyzing network performance and availability.
• Proactively researches and evaluates tools and technologies, as appropriate, to the network environment, while developing solutions to increase performance and lower the total cost of ownership.

Required Qualifications

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to work shift schedule (Panama) supporting 24/7 operations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and eight (8) years relevant experience; master's degree and six (6) years relevant experience; PhD with three (3) years of experience. Four years of additional relevant experience in the above‑cited duties may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• A current/valid CCNP-Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
• Experience with the design, implementation, and support of network infrastructure solutions for routing and switching of complex networks.
• Experience and understanding of networking fundamentals such as network protocols and common services (e.g., DNS, FTP, SSH, SNMP).
• Implementation and troubleshooting experience of networks using concepts/protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs and emerging concepts such as Software Defined Networking.
• Prior experience supporting a government and/or Department of Defense customer.

Desired Qualifications

• An Engineering degree with a networking focus.
• Eight (8) total years of experience in the architecture/design, development, and implementation of Wide Area Network (WAN) architecture.
• Exceptional verbal, written (including the development of CONOPS and procedural documentation), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT).
• Advanced Network monitoring and log analysis tool experience with the ability to deploy and improve the current deployments of these systems.
• Experience working in a telecommunications carrier environment performing mission critical network implementations.
• Self-driven and resourceful in achieving goals independently as well as in cooperation with others.
• Experience with application of DoD IAVAs, DISA STIGs, and NIST security controls.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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

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