SITEC - Network Architect - Camp H.M. Smith, HI

Peraton; Smith (PA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Architect to support USSOCOM SITEC-3 EOM, located at Camp H.M. Smith, HI.

You will manage and optimize network solutions for mission-critical applications and work with cross-functional teams to ensure security and uptime across LAN/WAN, voice, and data networks. The role requires extensive networking experience, DoD certifications, and TS/SCI clearance, with responsibilities spanning design, troubleshooting, and modernization initiatives in a global, 24x7

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification and DS/DoD requirements.
• Experience with network operating systems and LAN/WAN protocols.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; leadership abilities.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs Tier-4 network support per SIE OPORD.
• Review existing architectures; design and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot enterprise voice, video, cloud, and data networks.
• Follow network standards for LAN/WAN, voice and data systems.
• Plan, design, engineer, configure, maintain, defend, troubleshoot, and repair VLAN.
• Triaging malware, LAN/WAN, VoIP networks.
• Troubleshoot WAN/MAN networks; evaluate impact of changes.
• Assess requirements for corporate data and voice networks.
• Plan and upgrade network installation projects.
• Establish backup, version-control, malware defense systems.
• Recommend improvements to reduce operational costs.

Skills

Communication skills

TS/SCI clearance

Education

BS + 8 years experience

MS + 6 years experience

PhD + 3 years experience

HS + 12 years experience

AA + 10 years experience

Tools

Cisco IOS

Novell

Windows Server

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period.

About The Role

Peraton requires Network Architects to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3 EOM. This position is located at Camp H.M. Smith, HI.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

The SOCPAC team is in search of an experienced and innovative Network Architect to support USSOCOM's network enterprise modernization initiatives. We are seeking a proactive, meticulous, and highly motivated individual capable of facilitating complex design discussions and collaborating with other teams to integrate technology seamlessly. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, designing, and optimizing network solutions to ensure the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical applications. This role requires a robust technical background, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and eager to grow within a dynamic IT modernization environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs Tier-4 network support in accordance with the SIE OPORD which requires an extensive background in networking technology.
• The Network Architect shall comprehensively review existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required.
• This position shall troubleshoot the enterprise voice, video, cloud, and data networks and evaluate the impact of architectural changes on the network.
• The Network Architect shall follow designated network standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of LAN, WAN infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and advanced engineering.
• Planning, designing, engineering, configuring, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
• Triaging malware, LAN, WAN, VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems
• Providing troubleshooting of enterprise WAN/MAN voice, data, and transmission networks and evaluating the effect of architectural changes on the network
• Troubleshooting LAN voice and data networks and evaluate the effect of architectural changes on them.
• Assessing business and applications requirements for corporate data and voice networks
• Planning, designing, and upgrading network installation projects
• Establishing and maintaining backup, version-control and malware defense systems
• Troubleshooting network architectures and recommending system fixes and enhancements
• Making recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS + 8 years of experience OR MS + 6 years of experience OR PHD with 3 years of experience OR HS with 12 years of experience OR AA with 10 years of experience
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification
• Experience with network operating systems (e.g., Cisco, Novell and Windows Server), network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, cabling and other essential network hardware), and LAN/WAN protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, MPLS)
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
• TS/SCI clearance required

Highly Desired Qualifications

• CCIE
• CCDP
• CCNP Security
• CCNP Data Center
• CCNP Wireless
• CCNP Collaboration
• ACMP
• ACMX
• ACCP
• Cloud Networking (AWS and Azure)
• Knowledge of wireless technology and mobility devices
• Compliance with DoW 8140 under the Work Role Code 441 - Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate level or higher. Must be completed by 01Oct26.

Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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