Join Peraton - Build the network that powers Florida’s future.

Responsibilities

Build the network that powers Florida’s future.

 

Peraton is assembling teams for the MyFloridaNet-3 (MFN-3) Program, one of the largest statewide network modernization initiatives in the region. This program will modernize Florida’s critical telecommunications backbone, supporting 22+ million residents, public safety agencies, schools, utilities, and essential government services across the state.

 

We are seeking experienced professionals in Network Operations, Network Security Engineering (NOC/SOC), and Project Managers and Project Coordinators to support this long-term, high-visibility program.

 

Roles are primarily onsite in Tampa, FL, and Herndon, VA with additional opportunities in Tallahassee, FL, and select remote positions.

 

This is an opportunity to work on a program where reliability, security, and performance truly matter, with real consequences, real responsibility, and real impact at statewide scale.

 

Who Should Apply

• Network and security professionals with experience supporting high-availability, enterprise environments
• Project Coordinators who thrive in a complex, multi-stakeholder IT programs
• Active-duty transitioning service members and veterans looking to continue their impact in public service–focused work
• Candidates with experience in state government or public sector IT environments

 Locations and Work Model:

• Network Operations Center (NOC) & Security Operations Center (SOC) Roles
  • Primary onsite location: Tampa, FL
  • Secondary location: Herndon, VA
  • Staffing anticipated to be approximately split between Tampa and Herndon

• Project Coordinators
  • Expected to be based in Tallahassee, FL

• Network Engineers
  • Opportunities based in Tampa, FL, Herndon, VA, or Tallahassee, FL

• Security Engineers
  • Opportunities based in Tampa, FL, Herndon, VA, or Tallahassee, FL

• Work Model
  • Some roles may be eligible for telework or hybrid arrangements, based on role requirements and program needs

 Opportunities and Role Requirements:

• Network Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3)
  • Support a 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment through shift-based work
  • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot incidents, and support operational stability
  • Work hands-on with enterprise-class networking environments
  • Escalate, document, and resolve issues in accordance with SLAs and operational procedures
  • Experience with large-scale or mission-critical networks preferred 

• Security Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3)
  • Support a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) through shift-based work
  • Monitor security events, perform incident response, and support vulnerability mitigation efforts
  • Apply network and cybersecurity best practices to protect enterprise environments
  • Collaborate with network, engineering, and compliance teams to maintain a secure posture
  • Experience in public sector or regulated environments is a plus 

• Network Engineers
  • Install, configure, and maintain core enterprise network infrastructure
  • Support network modernization, optimization, and ongoing operational needs
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise network topologies and protocols
  • Work independently while collaborating across engineering and operations teams
  • Telecom or large-scale infrastructure experience preferred
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• Security Engineers
  • Install, configure, and maintain enterprise security tools and technologies
  • Support security architecture, operational requirements, and compliance standards
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of network security technologies and frameworks
  • Partner with operations teams to ensure secure, reliable system performance
  • Experience supporting compliance-driven environments is a plus

• Project Coordinators
  • Lead and coordinate cutovers from existing infrastructure to Peraton’s network environment
  • Manage schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications across technical and client teams
  • Serve as a client-facing point of coordination throughout implementation phases
  • Bring strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
  • Experience supp