Peraton · 5 hours ago
Network Engineer - SME
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a highly cleared Network Engineer - SME to provide technical and management leadership for network engineering support functions, optimizing the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure systems and ensuring continuous network reliability for mission success.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides leadership for network engineering support functions across the Task Order, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for optimizing the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure systems. Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of comprehensive technical analysis and optimization strategies for complex, mission-critical C2ISR Transport Infrastructure
Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in advanced network engineering and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for maintaining a robust and resilient communication infrastructure across all operational domains
Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative approaches that ensure continuous network reliability and mission-effective technological capabilities for the entire C2ISR enterprise. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies
Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced network engineering solutions
Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring advanced network engineering solutions address emerging communication challenges and mission requirements
Directs and controls the methods and staffing for network engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient network solutions that optimize C2ISR performance
Provides authoritative guidance on the maintenance and modernization of C5ISRT systems under the JEXC2 portfolio, including all AFSOC SATCOM capable assets, ground-based gateways, and associated transport infrastructure
Establishes and governs the architectural principles, tools, and platforms for all network engineering efforts, critically impacting the reliability, resilience, and operational effectiveness of C2ISR communications
Shapes the future direction of C2ISR network engineering for the TO by pioneering new communication technologies, research, and advanced optimization techniques, directly impacting mission success and national security
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Network Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
Minimum of 12 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 10 years' experience with a MS/MA or 7 years' experience with a Ph.D., OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 441 Network Operations Specialist, Intermediate level / ability to obtain
Preferred
DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment
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
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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