Systems Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton seeks a seasoned Network Engineer/Systems Engineer to support national security programs in Kentucky. You will design, implement, and maintain data networks, translating customer requirements into robust technical solutions for current and future capacity needs.

The role requires 14+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with experience), and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Emphasis on network hardware, failover, and Cisco platforms will be essential.

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Network Engineer or Systems Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline; five years additional NE/SE experience may substitute for a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support Cloud Network Operations with expertise in Network and Systems Engineering.
• Review customer requirements and perform end-to-end network engineering to meet mission objectives.
• Design and implement data networks ensuring reliable performance and capacity for current and future needs.

Skills

Network engineering

Systems engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASA appliances

Cisco Nexus 9000

Cisco 2960-XR

GRE tunnels

MPLS

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Network Engineer (NE) or Systems Engineer (SE) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and executing Systems Engineering efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of additional NE/SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.
• Experience working with engineering and network teams to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Hands‑on experience designing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining data networks.
• Ability to develop detailed specifications and schematics for network architectures.
• Experience providing detailed technical guidance for hardware selection, implementation techniques, and tools to deliver optimized solutions that meet mission needs, including both current and future capacity requirements.
• Expertise across network hardware and interconnection technologies (e.g., routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways).
• Experience designing and implementing failover solutions for major customers.
• Experience with ASA appliances, Cisco Nexus 9000 series, and Cisco 2960‑XR Layer 2 switches.
• Ability to design network solutions supporting server requirements, including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, and network address translation (NAT).
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with Cisco platforms including 6500 Series Catalyst, configuration of 9332, 9336, 9508, ASR 1009, 1013, 1003; installation of GRE tunnels; MPLS; and performing redundancy testing on multiple Cisco network systems.

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Responsibilities

• Support Cloud Network Operations by applying a strong background in Network Engineering and Systems Engineering to activities involving the latest technologies.
• Review all customer‑submitted requirements and perform end‑to‑end network engineering to identify additional needs necessary to meet mission objectives.
• Design and implement data networks to ensure reliable and efficient network performance.
• Conduct network architectural design, system implementation, and integration of new systems.
• Apply knowledge, understanding, and experience with network management protocols to support overall network functionality and performance.

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