Network Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Network Engineer to work on site in Washington DC for our Department of Labor contract. This position will be responsible for providing support and maintaining enterprise-wide and local network infrastructure support along with ensuring deployments are properly implemented.

Day to Day Work Duties:

• Supports and maintains enterprise-wide area and local area network infrastructures and technology for running an enterprise network.
• Works with strategic network alliances, especially with technology partners, to enhance the business unit's competitive positioning.
• Ensure technical standards and processes are followed to ensure reliable, well-performing data, voice, and video capabilities.
• Ensure all technology deployments are properly implemented, documented and supported.
• Works in a consultative fashion with other departments to ensure all networking needs are met.
• Monitors network performance to ensure service levels are achieved or exceeded consistently.
• Remain current with emerging industry trends, identify new functionality to meet business needs, and foster knowledge sharing.
• Work with minimal supervision and be responsible for independently. Apply sound judgment, escalating issues and decisions to the appropriate executive when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 12 years with a HS Diploma
• Working knowledge of Cisco Networking hardware products, particularly the 9000 series of LAN switches, wireless LAN controllers and access points, with a strong knowledge of Cisco ASA firewalls
• Strong understanding of monitoring systems and protocols such as SNMP, SYSLOG, NETCONF, and TFTP.
• Knowledge of SolarWinds, ServiceNow, DNA Center, ISE, Wireless 802.11, Wifi6
• Looking for someone who understands Routing and Switching protocols on a Cisco infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of LAN layout and device connectivity, fiber backbone connectivity, port-channeling, trunking, and VLANs.
• Basic understanding of telemetry, device tracking, Netflow.
• Basic connectivity troubleshooting knowledge, Routing, EIGRP, BGP, ARP, MAC-Tables, Trace Routes, Wireshark captures
• Basic understanding of UPS and power distribution systems
• Basic understanding of LAN switch stack technology
• Ability to troubleshoot user connectivity problems
• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.