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Peraton · 3 weeks ago

Network Engineer (CCNA)

US-MD-Woodlawn

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $106K/yr

2+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Network Engineer will be responsible for engineering, supporting network design, deployment, and operations for a large government customer, focusing on enhancing network functionality and performance while providing technical guidance and support.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Survey network requirements of remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data Centers. Define equipment, cables, adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard

Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements

Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and Fabric Path configurations

Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre-engineered design templates

Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation

Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions

Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations

Continually review the customer's network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance and reliability

Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions

Test LAN/WAN equipment software (i.e.: IOS, NXOS)

Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures

Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability

Monitor for opportunities to improve the customer service delivery practices

Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules

Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to Government customer and Peraton management

Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support

Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology

Qualification

Cisco CCNARouting protocolsSwitching configurationCisco LAN/WANNetwork documentationCisco NXOSNetwork automationIP routing protocolsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelors of Science Degree and 2 years of experience or Associates Degree with 4 years of experience. 6 years of relevant work experience with HS diploma

Cisco CCNA or equivalent level of Cisco Certification

Hands-on network experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in medium to large enterprise networks

Experience in network connectivity for Cisco LAN and WAN networking equipment and software

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer daily

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Must be a US Citizen

Position requires regular on-site work at the customer location and warehouse. Must reside close to Woodlawn, MD