Computer Network Engineer

Peraton is seeking a field Computer Network Engineer to join our HHS OIG IT Service Desk and Engineering Services team supporting operations in the Washington D.C. area and throughout agency locations in the United States. 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.

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.
• Assist with data center management cabling rack layout power/cooling optimization.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years experience with Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or related field; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with a High School diploma in lieu of degree
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco products LAN/WAN routing/switching and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Experience in cabling Wi-Fi architecture & implementation for office expansions relocations and refresh projects.
• Experience with network troubleshooting tools and interpreting logs to isolate and resolve problems.
• Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Palo Alto F5 or similar enterprise networking platforms.
• Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow & and PMIS systems like JIRA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must reside close to Washington DC for possible in office days.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 switch configuration and MACD processes.
• Exposure to project management and reporting.

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.