Senior Computer Network Administrator
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 128000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Senior Computer Network Administrator to support our HHS OIG IT Service Desk and Engineering Services Program in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise networking data center management and lead operations and maintenance support. This role blends hands-on engineering with high-level architecture planning and troubleshooting across a complex dynamic environment.
What youll do:
- Assist in network modernization projects operations and maintenance performance tuning and infrastructure upgrades.
- Analyze network server and application logs to identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Manage data center operations including rack layout power/cooling optimization and cable-plant organization.
- Coordinate site cabling activities to maintain structured and efficient layouts.
- Oversee Move Add Change Disconnect (MACD) activities equipment decommissions and site clean-ups.
- Partner with system and security teams to deliver reliable compliant and scalable solutions.
- Provide technical support and oversight for regional centers and remote sites.
- Perform network device upgrades remediation and configuration management.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues to ensure high availability and performance.
- Implement manage and support Wi-Fi systems across multiple locations.
- Strong exposure to change management and control.
- Maintain accurate network documentation and inventory records.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
- Strong background in network design administration and troubleshooting across LAN WAN wireless and MPLS environments.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco equipment vendor management and software.
- Expertise with SolarWinds management.
- Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and operate effectively in high-visibility mission-critical settings.
- Experience analyzing network/system data and developing actionable remediation plans.
- Ability to lead technical bridges and produce root cause analysis and after action reports.
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
- Must reside close to Washington DC for possible in office days.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in IT or related field.
- Experience supporting HHS CMS NIH or other federal health agencies.
- CCNA certification (or higher).
- Hands-on experience with: Palo Alto F5 Cisco ISE VMware AirWatch Microsoft Intune Splunk SIEM and CDM.
- Knowledge of data center management including cooling systems structured cabling (industry certification preferred) and lifecycle activities like MACD and decommissioning.
Peraton Overview
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 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 to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Network Administration
- Solarwinds
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- HTTPS
- Windows
- TCP
- Ftp
- Microsoft Exchange
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- Dns
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
