Network Engineering, Advisor
About this role
Responsibilities
Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our team in Landover, MD. Our program provides lifecycle support for a large Information Technology (IT) network supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer.
This program delivers full life-cycle engineering support for all system elements including Development (hardware, software and networking), Systems and Security Engineering (Integration, Testing and Deployment), Sustainment (Logistics, and Field Support), Network Operations Center (NOC)/Help Desk, and training support for the user community.
Responsibilities:
The Network Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Plan the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large, worldwide enterprise network.
- Design and plan changes to network communications systems as required.
- Provide specifications and develop detailed schematics for network architecture.
- Provide Tier 2 level support to Operations to troubleshoot and resolve enterprise networking outages or technical issues.
- Conduct cost/benefit analysis and provide specific detailed information to the customer for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet program mission needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, Unix shell scripts, and batch scripts for configuration and auditing of network routers and switches.
- Configure and maintain tools for enterprise-wide network monitoring of VMs, switches/routers, and datacenter hardware using scripts and SNMP/IPMI protocols.
- Serve as local subject matter expert for network administration and monitoring tools, such as Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
- Track initiatives and tasks using Jira as a contributor to an Agile Scrum team.
- Configure and maintain DISA STIG compliance on Cisco router and switch network devices.
This role is required to provide onsite support, Monday - Friday
The program does allow for a flexible work schedule and is located within walking distance from a Metro station
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- An active/current TS/SCI /w Poly Security Clearance.
- A current/valid Security+ Certification.
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or 12 years of applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
- Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
- Experience working with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS routers and switches.
- Experience working with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF Protocols, including authentication and route distribution.
- Experience with Cisco zone-based firewalls, Access Controls Lists, IPSEC tunnels, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and VLAN separation.
- Experience with scripting languages, such as Expect, Bash, and Python.
- Experience with Ansible playbooks.
- Experience applying security configurations to Cisco networking devices according to DISA STIGs.
Desired Qualifications:
- A current/valid CCNA and/or CCNP Certification.
- Experience with Jira, Zabbix, and TACACS+.
- Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Company at a glance
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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