Sr. Network/Systems Engineer, TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of PTO

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Peraton, located in Maryland, is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support Cloud Network Operations. The role involves designing and implementing complex data networks while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 20 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Twenty years of experience as a Network Engineer and/or Systems Engineer.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.
• Experience in designing and configuring enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex data network solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable technical designs.
• Work with engineering and network teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Network Engineering

Systems Engineering

Cisco technologies

Network architecture

Routing and switching

VPNs

Firewall management

Load balancing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco ASA appliances

Nexus 9000 series

Catalyst 6500 series

Job description

Program Overview

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

About The Role

The AP Infrastructure Team is seeking a strong Network Engineering and Systems Engineering background to support Cloud Network Operations using modern technologies. Responsibilities include reviewing customer‑submitted requirements, performing end‑to‑end network engineering, and identifying new technical requirements to support mission needs.

The role involves designing, implementing, and integrating complex data network solutions, including enterprise and cloud network architectures. The candidate will be responsible for translating customer requirements into scalable technical designs and ensuring effective integration across systems and platforms.

Additional responsibilities include working closely with engineering and network teams to deliver customer‑driven solutions; designing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise network environments; and producing detailed network architecture documentation and specifications.

The candidate will also provide recommendations for hardware selection, engineering techniques, and tooling to optimize performance and meet both current and future capacity requirements. This includes designing and implementing failover and redundancy solutions for mission‑critical environments.

Technical responsibilities further include providing network solutions supporting server infrastructure such as load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, and Network Address Translation (NAT). The role also requires experience with network management protocols and advanced routing and switching technologies.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Network Engineer and/or Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. (Five (5) additional years of relevant Network Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.)
• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required.
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts.
• Experience working with engineering and network teams to translate and fulfill customer requirements.
• Experience designing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise networks.
• Experience developing detailed network architecture diagrams, specifications, and design documentation.
• Experience across network infrastructure components including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways.
• Experience designing and implementing failover and high‑availability solutions for enterprise customers.
• Experience with Cisco technologies including ASA appliances, Nexus 9000 series, Cisco 2960‑XR switches, Catalyst 6500 series, and ASR 1003/1009/1013 platforms.
• Experience with GRE tunnels, MPLS, VPNs, NAT, firewall contexts, and load balancing solutions.
• Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches and Nexus platforms including 9332, 9336, and 9508.
• Experience performing redundancy testing across Cisco‑based network environments.

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligibility for an attractive bonus plan.

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.

Salary

Target salary range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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.

Application Process

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 Statement

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