Job Description

Responsibilities

We are looking to add a Network Engineer to our team of talented professionals.

Description of Work:

• Network Engineers will report to Project Managers and Service Delivery Managers.
• Surveys network requirements of remote field offices (approx.1950 sites) and campus building. Define network/wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment, cables, adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard.
• Leading the rollout initiative of the WLAN solution to the remote field offices nationwide. Responsible for the design improvement, operation, and maintenance of the Network Admission Control (NAC) system for use on WLAN and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) access.
• Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements.
• Negotiate installation date/time with customer and engage field installation contractors. Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation.
• Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre-engineered design templates.
• Plan, prepare and execute site survey for WLAN/NAC implementation.
• Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation.
• Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions.
• Manage field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete site surveys and installations.
• Continually review customer’s network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionally, performance and reliability.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions. Test LAN/WAN/WLAN/NAC equipment software (i.e.: IOS, CatOS).
• Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures.
• Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer’s network/system performance or reliability.
• Monitor for opportunities to improve the customer’s service delivery practices.
• Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects. Maintain deployment schedules. Provide guidance to team members. Provide status metrics to Government customer and Peraton management.
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science or related field and 12 years of relevant work experience; OR Master’s Degree and 10 year relevant work experience; OR 7 years with PhD.
• 5 years of experience in networking engineering in large enterprise network with over 3,000 network nodes.
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) level with specialization in Routing & Switching, wireless, security, or data center or equivalent certification level.
• 3 years of experience working with AWS network connectivity for large enterprise
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Position of Public Trust clearance.  
• US Citizenship is required.
• This is a hybrid role so must reside close enough to work in office in Woodlawn, MD when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with Wide Area Network technologies including MPLS, DMVPN, Frame Relay.
• 5 years of experience with Local Area Network technologies such as Ethernet, wireless LAN as well as the physical media and equipment associated with each.
• 5 years of experience with Network Admission Control (NAC) in combination with Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) for Wireless and Wired network.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and learn skills necessary to complete job.
• Mature, self-motivated, adaptable and able to work well in a group environment.
• Ability to develop and execute detailed written plans for tasks and projects.
• Experience in conducting analysis and documenting use cases and detailed requirements.
• One CCIE Certification or more of the following, but CISSP and/or PCNSE and/or ITIL would be a plus.

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

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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