Senior Network Engineer
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 104000 - 166000
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
This position is contingent upon Peraton award of the associated contract.
Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Business National Airspace and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.
At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.
Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will ensure the physical IT infrastructure including cabling pathways network rooms and site readiness is properly integrated into construction plans and future system deployments. This role is vital to building the foundation for robust scalable and secure network operations supporting mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to shape the future of enterprise communications while working with cutting-edge technology and a highly collaborative team.
In this position you will:
Oversee the planning and integration of physical network infrastructure into construction and renovation projects.
Ensure cabling pathways network rooms and power requirements meet performance and security standards.
Coordinate with construction teams architects and IT engineers to align physical infrastructure with future system deployments.
Review and approve engineering drawings site surveys and documentation for network readiness.
Conduct site inspections to validate installation quality compliance and readiness.
Support capacity planning and scalability assessments for future technology growth.
Provide technical oversight to subcontractors and vendors performing infrastructure installations.
Maintain detailed as-built documentation and network infrastructure records.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and operations teams to ensure physical designs support secure resilient networks.
Why This Role Matters
The NAS is one of the worlds most sophisticated and high-stakes infrastructures. Your expertise directly impacts operational readiness uptime and the success of modernization efforts that millions depend on.
This position is contingent upon Peraton award of the mentioned contract.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or Associates degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
- Proven experience innetwork infrastructure engineering or related roles.
Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems network room design and site readiness planning.
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. TIA/EIA BICSI) for cabling and physical infrastructure.
Experience coordinating with construction teams and subcontractors on large-scale projects.
Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
- While this is a remote capable role candidates must reside in the DC/MD/VA local area.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
Familiarity with FAA systems federal modernization programs or critical infrastructure environments.
Certifications such as BICSI RCDD CCNA or CompTIA Network.
Experience with data center build-outs PoE deployments or hybrid network environments.
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and physical security best practices for network facilities.
Background in capacity planning and scalability strategies for evolving network demands.
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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
- EIGRP
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
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.
