Mid-Level Network Engineer

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.

• 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.

• A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.

• 3-5 years of experience in network engineering, system administration, or cybersecurity.

• Associates degree and 7+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 3+ years of experience. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

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 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.