Senior Network Engineer – Zero Trust & DoD Enterprise

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a senior Network Engineer to lead tactical deployment and secure operation of DoD networks at MacDill AFB, under SITEC 3 EOM. The role focuses on Zero Trust, endpoint compliance, and micro-segmentation, working with architects and security teams.

Candidates should have DoD credentials, CCNP/CCIE as applicable, and extensive DoW/DoD enterprise experience in secure network environments. On-site role with government contracting specifics and DoD processes.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification required.
• CCNP certification required.
• DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• Multiple degree paths accepted with corresponding years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise designs into secure network infrastructure.
• Lead deployment and optimization of globally distributed DoW networks.
• Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and RMF.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and cloud teams for tool integration.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and SOPs.
• Evaluate new network technologies and patches before deployment.

Skills

DoD 8570 IAT II

CCNP

TS/SCI clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Peraton seeks a senior Network Engineer to lead tactical deployment and secure operation of DoD networks at MacDill AFB, under SITEC 3 EOM. The role focuses on Zero Trust, endpoint compliance, and micro-segmentation, working with architects and security teams.

Candidates should have DoD credentials, CCNP/CCIE as applicable, and extensive DoW/DoD enterprise experience in secure network environments. On-site role with government contracting specifics and DoD processes.