Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities

We are Hiring!  We are looking for a Network Engineer. This qulaiifed individual will be joining our team of Engineers.

 

What you will do: 

 

• Monitor and maintain a production environment which includes routers, switches, load balancers, remote VPN, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP and IPAM
• Administers network management tools to include configuration, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and management of system baselines. 
• Solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure.
• Plan and execute Network/Security changes and ensure performance and security are maintained.
• Installs, configures, services, repairs, and maintains hardware and software for network services, storage and network devices, and server systems. 
• Implements required hardware upgrades and repairs inoperative devices to maintain mission capability. 
• Install, terminate, reroute, and test copper and fiber optic cabling associated with offsite locations. Coordinate material and tool supply requirements for all cable and equipment rack installation projects.
• Completes all required installation documentation and will be knowledgeable in network cable installation techniques and labeling schemes. 
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment, requiring effective interactions and communications.
• Maintain network communication closets and equipment racks to include cabling and elevation drawings.
• Must be able to define cable plant expansion paths and routing of cable according to client standards.
• Make recommendation to engineering for improvements.
• Work with vendors to resolve issues and platform upgrades.
• Escalation support is required and mandatory.
• Certifying solutions prior to deploying it into production environments.
• Work with engineering to understand changes and provide input as required.
• Oncall rotation required.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Additional years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree
• 6+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environment.
• Experience installing, cabling and configuration of network equipment
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS)
• Knowledge of MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN
• Security Practices (Audits, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management) LAN/WAN/MAN internetworking technology
• Policy and Procedure review and implementation
• Networking and Application Protocols
• Network monitoring via SNMP, NetFlow
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services
• Experience with the installation, configuration, integration and management of routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, etc.
• Must have knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of IP and core IP technologies
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintaint the required agency clearance

Desired:

• CCNA
• AWS Cloud Practitioner

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. 

 

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 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. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.