Peraton · 11 hours ago
Network Engineer
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Network Engineer to monitor and maintain a production environment, administer network management tools, and implement network/security changes to ensure performance and security are maintained.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain a production environment which includes routers, switches, load balancers, remote VPN, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP and IPAM
Administers network management tools to include configuration, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and management of system baselines
Solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure
Plan and execute Network/Security changes and ensure performance and security are maintained
Installs, configures, services, repairs, and maintains hardware and software for network services, storage and network devices, and server systems
Implements required hardware upgrades and repairs inoperative devices to maintain mission capability
Install, terminate, reroute, and test copper and fiber optic cabling associated with offsite locations. Coordinate material and tool supply requirements for all cable and equipment rack installation projects
Completes all required installation documentation and will be knowledgeable in network cable installation techniques and labeling schemes
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment, requiring effective interactions and communications
Experience supporting Cisco ACI
Maintain network communication closets and equipment racks to include cabling and elevation drawings
Must be able to define cable plant expansion paths and routing of cable according to client standards
Make recommendation to engineering for improvements
Work with vendors to resolve issues and platform upgrades
Escalation support is required and mandatory
Certifying solutions prior to deploying it into production environments
Work with engineering to understand changes and provide input as required
Oncall rotation required
Amazon Web Services knowledge
Qualification
Required
5 years with a bachelors degree or 9 years of experience and high school diploma
5 years of experience supporting enterprise network environment
Installing, cabling and configuration of network equipment
Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS)
Knowledge of MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN
Security Practices (Audits, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management) LAN/WAN/MAN internetworking technology
Policy and Procedure review and implementation
Networking and Application Protocols
Network monitoring via SNMP, NetFlow
Experience with the installation, configuration, integration and management of routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, etc
Must have knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of IP and core IP technologies
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Must be US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance
Preferred
CCNA
AWS Cloud Practitioner
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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