Senior Network Engineer - TS/SCI Classified Ops

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support mission-critical classified networks in a federal intelligence environment. You will design, deploy, and secure TS/SCI infrastructure, including SCIFs, VTC for executive leadership, and end-to-end fiber operations.

The role requires hands-on expertise with TACLANE devices, Cisco networking, and DISA STIG compliance. You will own end-to-end security and modernization initiatives, coordinate with NOC and government stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI or clearable clearance required.
• 8+ years with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS/MA; 3+ years with PhD; 12 years with HS diploma.
• Expertise in cryptographic systems and TACLANE integration, deployment, and reconfiguration.
• Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies including enterprise routing, switching, and VoIP (Call Manager, voice gateways).
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic installation, fusion splicing, termination, and OTDR testing.
• Experience with SCIF environment engineering and maintaining classified communication systems.
• Knowledge of DISA STIG hardening guidelines and federal network security compliance standards.
• Experience with enterprise hardware deployment including rack builds, PoE switches, WAPs, UPS systems, and structured cabling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure network infrastructure supporting classified (TS/SCI) operations, including SCIF environments and executive-level secure communications
• Manage and maintain secure communication uplinks with senior government entities, ensuring link reliability during national security operations and crisis response scenarios
• Build and orchestrate secure VTC for senior executive leadership, managing end-to-end call architecture, QoS, encryption synchronization, and real-time troubleshooting
• Harden network security and cryptographic integrity by deploying, replacing, and reconfiguring TACLANE encryption devices and other Type-1 cryptographic equipment
• Lead network modernization efforts including full lifecycle management of network assets—from site surveys and facility layout optimization to rack builds, hardware integration, and decommissioning of end-of-life equipment

Skills

Cisco networking

VoIP

SCIF environment engineering

TACLANE encryption

OTDR testing

DISA STIG compliance

IPSec/Tunnels

Network security

Documentation & runbooks

Network monitoring (SolarWinds)

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

PhD

HS diploma

Tools

SolarWinds

OTDR testing equipment

TACLANE devices

Cisco Call Manager

Fiber fusion splicing equipment

VTC systems

Job description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support mission-critical classified networks in a federal intelligence environment. You will design, deploy, and secure TS/SCI infrastructure, including SCIFs, VTC for executive leadership, and end-to-end fiber operations.

The role requires hands-on expertise with TACLANE devices, Cisco networking, and DISA STIG compliance. You will own end-to-end security and modernization initiatives, coordinate with NOC and government stakeholders, and