Senior Network Engineer | TS/SCI & Cloud Security

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO accrued annually

Bonus plan

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Network Engineer to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area, delivering full-spectrum network connectivity and security services across architecture, engineering, deployment, and management.

You will work on cloud and hybrid environments, enabling modernization and interoperability for a global enterprise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years IT experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 11 years allowed with substitutions.
• Active DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.
• Experience in two or more of the listed network areas is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and solutions to complex IT/network problems.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Routers/Switches

Cisco IOS/Junos OS

Firewalls

Hubs/Bridges/Gateways

Network packet investigation/analysis

Database tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline

MS/MA in a related field

Job description

Network Engineer

Job Locations

US-MD-Fort Meade

Requisition ID

2026-168346

Position Category

Cyber Security

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies to join our dynamic team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

Our team provides full spectrum network connectivity including architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management and network security services to the global enterprise, as well as systems and cloud engineering services for application modernization and transition of legacy applications into hybrid cloud platforms.

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Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years of IT related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline is required. 5 additional years of IT related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree, totaling 11 years of IT experience. 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD.
• Active DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher is required (i.e. Security+)
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
• Network troubleshooting
• Routers/switches
• Cisco IOS/Junos OS
• Firewalls
• Hubs/Bridges/gateways
• Network packet investigation/analysis tools
• Database tools
• Experience providing highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.
• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Salary Range Estimate:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.