Peraton · 4 hours ago
Task Area Lead - Network Engineer
US-FL-MacDill AFB
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Task Area Lead – Network Engineer to provide technical and management leadership for network troubleshooting support functions across the Task Order, ensuring operational effectiveness and minimal communication disruptions.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical and management leadership for all network troubleshooting support functions across the Task Order, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for optimizing the C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure systems
Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of advanced technical diagnostic strategies to identify, analyze, and resolve complex network performance issues across global transport systems
Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in advanced network engineering and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for proactive monitoring and predictive troubleshooting methodologies across satellite communication and network environments
Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative approaches that ensure continuous operational effectiveness and minimal communication disruptions across all network domains
Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced network troubleshooting 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 pushing out routing configurations and ensuring seamless coordination with DISA OSC and USSOCOM SATOPS-ISR
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 troubleshooting for the TO by pioneering new diagnostic techniques, research, and advanced resolution strategies, directly impacting mission success and national security
Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate);; MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk;; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC; eMASS internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams
Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: Microsoft Word; Excel; SharePoint; Confluence; ServiceNow; Jira; endpoint monitoring tools; Network diagnostic platforms; SolarWinds, packet analyzers, SNMP, and command-line diagnostics, packet capture analysis (e.g., Wireshark) Service Desk ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy); network diagramming software (Visio, Lucidchart); network modeling and simulation software (OPNET, Riverbed Modeler, MATLAB)
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Task Area Lead/Network Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
10+ Years applicable experience
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, Advanced 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
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
Benefits
Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems
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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