Computer Network Engineer Journeyman
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 66000 - 106000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Computer Network Engineer to join our HHS OIG IT Service Desk and Engineering Services team supporting operations in the Washington D.C. region and remote regional offices. This position focuses on hands-on network support implementation and troubleshooting across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is a professional proactive problem solver with solid technical knowledge and a passion for improving network reliability and performance. This role is based out of Washington DC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) infrastructure switches routers firewalls and wireless systems.
- Assist in network upgrades configuration management and device remediation.
- Provide technical support for regional centers and remote sites ensuring connectivity and uptime.
- Perform network troubleshooting diagnostics and performance tuning.
- Participate in data center operations including rack layout power/cooling checks and cable management.
- Conduct site cabling and Wi-Fi implementation for office expansions relocations and refresh projects.
- Support Move Add Change and Disconnect (MACD) requests and assist with equipment decommissions and site clean-ups.
- Work collaboratively with system security and service desk teams to resolve complex network issues.
- Maintain up-to-date network documentation diagrams and asset inventory.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or related field; Associates degree and 2 years experience or High School and 4 years with HS Diploma.
- Network administration or engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of Cisco products LAN/WAN routing/switching and Wi-Fi technologies.
- Experience with SolarWinds network troubleshooting tools and interpreting logs to isolate and resolve problems.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following: Palo Alto F5 or similar enterprise networking platforms.
- Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Must reside within 2 hrs of Washington DC metropolitan area.
- Ability to work hybrid at least 3 days a week but may need to travel to these local offices in Largo and Baltimore MD and the data center in Ashburn VA. (must be flexible and willing to go to any of these locations)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher preferred
- Associates or professional-level certification (e.g. CCNA Network or equivalent).
- Experience supporting federal health agencies (HHS CMS NIH etc.).
- Familiarity with VMware AirWatch Microsoft Intune Splunk or SIEM platforms.
- Knowledge of data center operations structured cabling and site infrastructure management.
- Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi deployment/troubleshooting switch configuration and MACD processes.
- Exposure to project management and reporting.
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
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- 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.
