Senior Network Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies to join our dynamic team in the Annapolis Junction MD., area. Our dynamic team provides full spectrum network connectivity including architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management and network security services to the global enterprise, as well as systems and cloud engineering services for application modernization and transition of legacy applications into hybrid cloud platforms.

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.

The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background coupled with network engineering background, as well as experience with network vendor products (i.e. Cisco, Palo Alto, Sonicwall, etc.).

The Senior Network Engineer duties may include but are not limited to:

• Consult in highly specialized, leading edge information technologies and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance concerning automated solutions to complex analysis and studies and prepares reports and presentations.
• Maintain network infrastructure standards including network communication protocols
• Complete medium to large complex projects and major phases of very large projects

**This role requires 100% on-site support M-F**

Required Qualifications:

• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering science, or related discipline is required and 10 years of relevant experience. Five (5) years of additional IT related experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Information Technology field is required.
• Active DoD 8570 certification (IAT Level II compliance) is required.
• Experience in two (2) to three (3) of the following areas:
• Network troubleshooting
• Routers/switches
• Cisco IOS/Junos OS
• Firewalls
• Hubs/Bridges/gateways
• Network packet investigation/analysis tools
• Database tools
• Experience leading medium to large complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience providing highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.
• Experience ensuring that the project delivers to government expectations on time and to budget.
• Ability to perform elaborate analyses and studies and prepare reports and give presentations

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience performing DDI (Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM)) for critical network infrastructure services.
• Experience supporting MultiCloud Fabric (MCF) infrastructure.
• Cloud engineering and modernization experience.
• Software Defined Networking experience.
• Experience in Enterprise or Global Network Architecture is highly desired.

Salary Range Estimate:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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.