Peraton · 14 hours ago
Systems Test Engineer, SME - Telecom
Bethesda, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Systems Test & Network Operations Engineer to ensure the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of next-generation air traffic control systems, overseeing service delivery, managing SLAs, and coordinating with vendors.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing and executing test plans across hardware, software, and integrated systems to validate performance and ensure safety and compliance
Overseeing service delivery and operations for voice, data, and network systems, including provisioning, installation, and activation
Managing SLAs and KPIs, ensuring systems meet or exceed performance expectations
Handling escalations for service issues, coordinating with internal teams to resolve outages or performance problems quickly
Coordinating with vendors and external carriers to support system installation, maintenance, and ongoing operational readiness
Working with cutting-edge networking technologies, including routing and switching (BGP, OSPF), TDM to MPLS migration, SDN, network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS), and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
Educational: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or IT (or additional 4 years of experience)
Professional Experience: 12+ years of hands-on experience in systems testing, deployment, integration, and managing complex enterprise or large-scale integration projects
Framework Expertise: Strong knowledge of the ITIL 4 framework, with the ability to drive incident, change, and problem management lifecycles efficiently across technical teams
Network & Infrastructure Know-How: Solid, practical experience with LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center architectures, and cloud-hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You understand how to bridge traditional and modern networks for optimal performance
SLA & Performance Management: Demonstrated expertise in defining, monitoring, and exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including uptime, latency, and service reliability metrics
Vendor & Partner Coordination: Proven ability to manage third-party managed service providers (MSPs) and carriers, ensuring contractual compliance and smooth collaboration to meet operational objectives
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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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