Peraton · 2 weeks ago
Senior Network Engineer - 2nd or 3rd shift
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their Network and Unified Communications Architecture team, responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and management of secure communications networks.
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Responsibilities
Create/modify network drawings, author system engineering documents and plans
Support design, test, and pre-deployment readiness reviews
Support the network operations of the Production system
Provide the team with recommendations on modern engineering approaches and strategies to improve successful task order deployments
Develop, implement, and manage network engineering processes including configuration management and design standards to ensure contract compliance, technological relevancy, and sustainability
Perform capacity planning of the network by monitoring and analyzing network performance and availability
Proactively researches and evaluates tools and technologies, as appropriate, to the network environment, while developing solutions to increase performance and lower the total cost of ownership
Qualification
Required
An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required
Must be able to support 2nd or 3rd shift hours
Bachelors degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and eight (8+) years relevant experience; Masters degree and six (6+) years of relevant experience; PhD with three (3+) years of experience. 12 years of relevant experience in the above-cited duties may be substituted in lieu of a completed higher education degree
A current/valid IAT LVL III Certification (Security+ CE, CCNP, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, and CCSP)
Experience with the design, implementation, and support of network infrastructure solutions for routing and switching of complex networks
Experience implementing and troubleshooting WAN topologies leveraging ethernet, T-Carrier, and Optical Carrier circuits
Experience and understanding of networking fundamentals such as network protocols and common services (e.g., DNS, FTP, SSH, SNMP)
Implementation and troubleshooting experience of networks using concepts/protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs and emerging concepts such as Software Defined Networking
Prior experience supporting a Government and/or Department of Defense customer
Preferred
An Engineering degree with a networking focus
Eight (8+) total years of experience in the architecture/design, development, and implementation of Wide Area Network (WAN) architecture
Exceptional verbal, written (including the development of CONOPS and procedural documentation), interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience using Python to automate routine network tasks
Understanding and experience with Software Defined Network (SDN) deployments
Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT)
Advanced Network monitoring and log analysis tool experience with the ability to deploy and improve the current deployments of these systems
Experience working in a telecommunications carrier environment performing mission critical network implementations
Self-driven and resourceful in achieving goals independently as well as in cooperation with others
Experience with application of DoD IAVAs, DISA STIGs, and NIST security controls
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan
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
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-25
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