Mid-Level Network Engineer / active Top Secret

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience; or an Associate's degree and 7+ years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s 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 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.