Peraton · 20 hours ago
Network Architect - Telecommunications
US-MD-Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and high-performance data networks supporting critical FAA operations.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect complex network solutions that meet organizational, functional, and capacity requirements
Analyze network traffic and performance to ensure reliability, resilience, and scalability
Develop detailed network blueprints and technical designs
Evaluate and select vendor technologies that align with mission and security needs
Oversee implementation and integration to ensure operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is a plus
8+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or telecom architecture
Strong expertise in fiber-optic technologies (DWDM, PON), satellite communications, and carrier-grade protocols such as MPLS and BGP
In-depth knowledge of 5G NR architecture, including Open RAN (O-RAN), network slicing, and edge computing
Proven experience with cloud-native networking, including SDN and NFV, across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Working knowledge of OSS/BSS platforms supporting service delivery, operations, and billing integration
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
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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