Network Engineer

Posted Feb 15

PERATON OVERVIEW

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Peraton is looking to add a Network Engineer. This qualified candidate will be responsible for network operations, administration, and engineering tasks.

What you will do:

  • They will participate in the ongoing support for on-premises network systems using current and emerging technologies along with supporting and migrating AWS environments.
  • Maintains overall network health and carries out network tasks based on business objectives.
  • Responsible for administration, documentation, and security of network equipment. Works well with others in a team environment.
  • Installs, configures, services, repairs, and maintains hardware and software for network.
  • Implements required hardware upgrades and repairs inoperative devices to maintain mission capability.
  •  The individual will be knowledgeable in the installation, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of AWS cloud environments along with routing/switching, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • The individual should be knowledgeable in overall networking and security standards along with design, implementation, and administration.
  • This individual will coordinate installations with vendors to assure a smooth transition on worked projects.
  • Plan and execute Network/Security changes and ensure performance and security are maintained.
  • Completes all required installation documentation and will be knowledgeable in network cable installation techniques and labeling schemes.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment, requiring effective interactions and communications.
  • Work with vendors to resolve issues and platform upgrades. 
QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 year of experience supporting enterprise network environment.
  • LAN/CLAN/MAN/WAN/Cloud, with experience in implementing network infrastructure solutions in Windows and Linux/Unix environments; and networking with blade solutions and architectures.
  • The candidate should have working knowledge in the design, configuration, and deployment of AWS cloud, in a multi-site network environment. AWS skills should include, but not limited to, SysOPS, NACLs, security groups, codecommit, codepipeline, cloudformation, cloudwatch, and cloudtrail.
  • Working knowledge of network perimeter devices, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers
  • Knowledge of Layer 2 and 3 configured network equipment.
  • Knowledge of routing and switching protocols to include, but not limited to, TCP/IP, IPSec, LLDP, LADP, LACP, STP
  • Monitor and maintain environment which includes routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, remote VPN, proxies, NTP.
  • Administers network management tools to include configuration, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and management of system baselines.
  • Solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure.
  • Interpersonal and relationship skills necessary to work with an integrated team of project managers, developers, quality and other company engineers.
  • Demonstrate initiative and strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with IT staff and all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs and participate in on-call rotations.
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications/Education

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA),
  • F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

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Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.