Mid-Level Network Engineer active Top Secret

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Mid-level Network Engineer for its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: On-site Quantico VA.

We are seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to design install maintain and optimize network and communications systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in troubleshooting network issues assisting with architecture design and implementing security and infrastructure improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of network protocols topologies hardware and security principles to ensure efficient system operations.

• Gather user network requirements using multiple methodologies and develop technical documentation system security requirements and test plans.
• Design install maintain and evaluate network systems ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across various protocols topologies and hardware environments.
• Assist with network architecture design feasibility assessments and cost studies.
• Utilize expertise in internetworking routers switches firewalls and peripherals to enhance and develop network infrastructure.
• Apply technical and business experience to improve processes for deploying and maintaining network solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to develop new network designs and contribute to service improvements.
• Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) as needed to ensure network resilience.
• Responsible for design deployment testing certification patching and addressing interoperability for all features and components including:
• Switches firewalls load balancers software-defined networking (SDN) and private cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience; or an Associates degree and 7 years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in network engineering system administration or cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting infrastructure design and security implementation.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP VPN DNS BGP etc.) and security best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud-based network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools automation scripting and cybersecurity frameworks.

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.