Network Engineer/Architect, Advisor - Peraton
Laurel, MD
About the Job
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies on Network Architecture team in the Annapolis Junction area. Our dynamic team provides full spectrum network connectivity including architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management and network security services to the global enterprise, as well as systems and cloud engineering services for application modernization and transition of legacy applications into hybrid cloud platforms.
As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets.
The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background coupled with network engineering/architecture background, as well as experience with network vendor products (i.e. Cisco, Palo Alto, Sonicwall, etc.).
The Senior Network Engineer/Architect will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Provide technical guidance concerning automated solutions to complex analysis and studies and prepares reports and presentations.
- Lead overall network operations to include design, engineering, testing, and implementation of LAN/WAN/CAN network systems and upgrades to the network.
- Maintain network infrastructure standards including network communication protocols such as TCP Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
- Provide technical input toward architecture discussions through technical and best practice consultation.
- Work with customer to determine requirements and timelines for implementation of network packages for future needs.
- Participate in integrated Product Team to design new capabilities and conduct analysis of reliability, maintainability, and vulnerability of networks.
- Perform fact-finding, analysis and development of hypothesis/conclusions, production of final recommendation reports and delivery of presentations.
- Complete assigned projects and major phases of large projects and provides technical and specialized guidance solutions to complex IT problems.
- Deliver project completion on time and to budget.
- Travel CONUS and OCONUS as required, in support of current or future activities based on customer needs.
Travel Requirements:
- CONUS/OCONUS travel at least twice (2x) annually.
**This role requires 100% on-site support M-F.**
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering science, or related discipline with 10 years of IT experience is required. Five (5) years of additional IT related experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Active DoD 8570 certification (IAT Level II compliance) is required.
- Experience in two (2) to three (3) of the following areas:
- Network troubleshooting
- Routers/switches
- Cisco IOS/Junos OS
- Firewalls
- Hubs/Bridges/gateways
- Network packet investigation/analysis tools
- Database tools
- Experience across multiple network vendor products (i.e. Cisco, Palo Alto, Sonicwall, etc.).
- Firewall knowledge is required.
- Experience in planning network communications systems; experience with switches and routers.
- Willingness and ability to travel to local and CONUS/OCONUS sites.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering science, or related discipline with six (6) years of IT experience; or a PhD with three (3) years of IT experience.
- Experience performing DDI (Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM)) for critical network infrastructure services.
- Experience supporting MultiCloud Fabric (MCF) infrastructure.
- Cloud engineering and modernization experience.
- Software Defined Networking experience.
- Experience in Enterprise or Global Network Architecture is highly desired.
Salary Range Estimates:
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.
Benefits:
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
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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.