Network Engineer / Network Monitoring Engineer 

Peraton is seeking a motivated Network Engineer / Network Monitoring Engineer to join our team supporting the U.S. Army Europe Regional Cyber Center (RCC-E). 

Location: Wiesbaden, Germany.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the network management software run by the RCC-E.

Key responsibilities include:

• Network Management & Software Support:

  • Oversee and manage the network monitoring software suite, including Spectrum, CAPC, NetFlow Analyzer, and JasperSoft Reporting.
  • Maintain an up-to-date operational understanding of the USAREUR network topology.
  • Monitor network performance and implement advanced reporting solutions to improve network operations.

• Software Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

  • Perform software upgrades and troubleshoot issues as they arise with the aforementioned applications.
  • Collaborate with Linux administrators to enhance the performance of Linux-based systems supporting the applications.
  • Ensure system compliance by conducting security checks in alignment with STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) requirements.

• User Support & Training:

  • Provide assistance to users in operating the network management tools.
  • Conduct user training sessions twice a month for a base of approximately 500 users.

• Additional Skills:

  • You will have the opportunity to work with Linux, Python, and Ansible, and gain exposure to VMware environments.
  • Experience with SharePoint administration, Windows and Linux Server management is a plus.
  • If you are passionate about networking, familiar with automation tools like Ansible, and enjoy optimizing systems, this role offers an exciting opportunity to integrate these skills.

Required:

• Education: 
  • A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an Associate degree plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR,
  • Completion of an industry certified training in a relevant cyber security area such as IAT I, IAT II, IAT III, etc. may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., a major industry certification with 7 years of experience) and may be considered equivalent to a technical associates degree plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR, 
  • HS and 12 years of specialized experience in the relevant field.
• Experience:
  • Network monitoring or performance monitoring software experience, which may include tools such as SolarWinds, SNMPc, Spectrum, or other modern network monitoring platforms.
• Certification:
  • Must hold an active DoD 8140-approved certification for DCWF job code 451 (e.g., CASP, CCNP Security, ISC2 CCSP). 
  • ONE of the following: Azure Developer Associate OR CA Spectrum Administrator or NETCool Administrator.
• Future Certification Requirement:
  • Candidates must obtain, within 6 months of hire, one of the following certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist, or Broadcom Spectrum certification.
• Citizenship:
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance:
  • An active Secret security clearance (or higher) is required.

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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.