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Peraton · 1 day ago

Network Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $166K/yr

8+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level networks in support of the FAA, ensuring systems meet high standards of availability, scalability, and security.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and cloud-connected networks

Install and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless devices

Implement and manage network security controls to comply with NIST RMF, FISMA, and Zero Trust requirements

Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization of FAA networks

Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network outages and latency issues

Support the deployment and integration of NextGen FAA modernization systems

Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines

Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management for network devices and services

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to monitor, detect, and mitigate threats

Provide technical expertise for network-related proposals, upgrades, and lifecycle planning

Support modernization initiatives, optimize performance, and troubleshoot complex issues while ensuring compliance with FAA and federal standards

Design and troubleshoot high-availability and redundant network topologies

Prepare audit-ready documentation and support compliance reviews

Qualification

Network engineering experienceTCP/IPRouting protocolsCiscoJuniper equipmentNetwork security controlsNetwork monitoring toolsWireless LAN/WAN technologiesProfessional certificationsCloud networkingSDNSD-WAN solutionsFederal cybersecurity standards

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience; or Masters degree and 6 years; or Associate's degree and 10 years' experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience

Experience in network engineering or administration roles

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, MPLS, and VPN technologies

Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise-class networking equipment

Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network access control systems

Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, or equivalent)

Hands-on experience with wireless LAN/WAN technologies