Network Engineer

Network Engineer – Peraton (Hybrid: Alexandria, VA / Kearneysville, WV)

As part of Peraton’s DHS Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS) Program supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, you will contribute to the modernization and consolidation of critical network infrastructure. Your primary responsibility is to migrate configurations from legacy routers and switches to upgraded Cisco devices, ensuring seamless deployment and out-of-the-box functionality at field units.

Key competencies include:

• Advanced configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches
• Expertise in VLANs, BGP, OSPF, and command-line interface (CLI)
• Proficiency with Cisco Prime Infrastructure (CPI) and Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
• Implementation of DISA STIGs and foundational understanding of Zero Trust architecture within the DoD framework

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience

• U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance required

• Proficient in Cisco WAN/LAN technologies

• Strong knowledge of BGP and OSPF routing protocols

• Experience with Riverbed hardware and performance reporting

• Solid understanding of Cisco firewall configurations

• IAT Level II certification

• Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Blue Ridge routers

• Familiarity with DISA Thunderdome WAN environment

• Experience managing Palo Alto firewalls

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.