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Peraton · 3 months ago

Network Administration, Lead Associate

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Network Administration, Lead Associate to support the administration and maintenance of enterprise network systems, ensuring reliable performance and security while addressing complex cyber operations and national defense challenges.

Information TechnologyRobotics
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Perform daily administration of network systems including routers, switches, and firewalls
Monitor network performance and availability to identify and resolve issues
Apply configuration changes, patches, and updates to maintain network security and stability
Assist with the installation and integration of new network hardware and software
Troubleshoot connectivity problems and coordinate escalation with senior staff when required
Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, and change logs

Qualification

Network administrationRouter configurationFirewall managementTCP/IP knowledgeNetwork troubleshootingVPN configurationDocumentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, 0 years with PhD
US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI
Experience administering network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls
Must comply with DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 441 requirements, holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs related to network monitoring, fault isolation, and performance optimization
Familiarity with TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, and basic network segmentation
Experience monitoring network performance and troubleshooting connectivity issues
Ability to apply patches, updates, and configuration changes to maintain security compliance

Preferred

Exposure to enterprise networking equipment from vendors such as Cisco or Juniper
Knowledge of VPN configuration and remote access solutions
Understanding of wireless network configuration and troubleshooting
Experience supporting hybrid cloud or virtualized network environments

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays

Company

Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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