Defense Red Switch Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will support our DHS customer at airports across the U.S. Youll be responsible for providing advanced technical advice and guidance on installation adaptation configuration or enhancement of company technical products and programs. If you are a skilled DRSN Engineer looking to contribute to critical missions and work with a passionate team we encourage you to apply. Be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in national security and public safety.

The position requires onsite work in Herndon VA.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier I and Tier II support for interagency Federal Government partners.
• Performs Tier III problem resolution walks the user through a series of steps to determine problem and classify level priority and nature of the problems and systems.
• Possesses a wide range of indepth skills and knowledge in computer hardware and software as well as networking systems in use at customer sites.
• Provide AV support including VTC video walls utilizing Activu AV systems and integrated Creston / Extron solutions.
• Provides expertise for the resolution of technical problems troubleshoots products and modifies products to customer requirements.
• Provides expert and second tier technical support for the installation and repair of complex systems and outages.
• Reviews system and configurations to ensure successful implementation of services into production.
• Maintains system stability through advanced analytical techniques timely resolution of incidents and proactive maintenance to provide the maximum availability and optimal Mean Time to Repair.
• Partners with developers and engineers to reduce reoccurring incidents.
• Provides consultative assistance during off hours as needed.
• Assist in developing continuous process improvement for support tools troubleshooting techniques. Collaborate and assist R&D in the testing and optimization of product support techniques and tools.
• Communicate to appropriate internal personnel of issues at a particular account.
• Determine the effectiveness of known solutions for the reported problem and apply these solutions as required.
• Determine severity and complexity of a reported issue and if necessary escalate to the appropriate specialist.
• Determine the troubleshooting workflowand organize support priorities.
• Determine severity and complexity of a reported issue and escalate to the appropriate specialist.
• Provides training to customers.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years experience or Masters degree and 6 years experience or or Associates degree and 10 years experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance.
• Recent or prior experience as a Defense Red Switch Engineer.
• Experience with Defense Red Switch Network and Cryptographic Equipment.
• Experience with deskside IT support and the ability to communicate in a professional manner with senior executive government staff.
• Experience supporting variety of IT technologies (Laptops Mobile devices etc..
• Ability to install Cisco switches and complex fiber backbone interconnectivity.
• Knowledge and experience connecting/patching/repairing Cat6 & fiber infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant DHS focused experience.
• Security Certification
• A Certification.
• Network Certification.
• Cisco & Microsoft Certifications.
• ITIL4 Certification.
• Audio Visual experience.
• Experience running and/or managing projects.
• Selfmotivated and proactive able to work independently with minimal supervision identify opportunities and develop new ideas.
• Knowledge and experience connecting/patching/repairing Cat6 & fiber infrastructure.
• Experience working in a professional security environment balancing multiple tasks and prioritizing as required.
• Team Player Ability to contribute to a much larger team ensuring Mission Critical Facilities issues and customer requests are met in a timely fashion.
• Able to plan and prioritize team workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.

Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.