Job description

Required • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA in a relevant technical discipline; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with PhD • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph • 5+ years in Network Engineering (LAN/WAN, Communications, Computer Systems, Cross Domain), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent work experience • Strong background in CI/CD in relationship to Cross Domain Solutions and general software development • Sound judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills with an ability to adapt to emerging issues and changing priorities under short deadlines • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and stay abreast of leading-edge technologies • Experience with network security technologies, such as:o Firewalls (configuration, rule management)o Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)o Secure network architecture designo Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.), architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN), and devices (routers, switches, firewalls) Desired • Experience with both on-premise and cloud deployment technologies and automation • Detailed oriented, organized, able to multitask, and adaptable to shifting requirements • Flexibility – works well both independently and as a team player; must be eager to learn • Candidate should be a self-starter and possess a willingness to dive into new technologies when appropriate • Experience implementing and documenting standard operating procedures of systems or networks (e.g., Linux, Window, Cloud platforms etc.) The Opportunity: Peraton is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA to assist with the client’s complex infrastructure, with expertise spanning multiple critical domains, including custom cross-domain architecture. Your work will focus on designing, engineering and implementation of complex mission networks. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the intricacies and interdependencies within these systems, enabling informed decision-making and providing strategic guidance • Spend a significant amount of time dedicated towards assisting improving reliability in each of the systems and researching root-cause of Tier 2 related tickets • Foster collaborative partnerships across functional teams and identify opportunities to build efficiencies into innovative IT systems that support the cyber mission systems • Required to participate in the 24/7 duty phone rotation – estimated at 3x per year The Opportunity: Peraton is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA to assist with the client’s complex infrastructure, with expertise spanning multiple critical domains, including custom cross-domain architecture. Your work will focus on designing, engineering and implementation of complex mission networks. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the intricacies and interdependencies within these systems, enabling informed decision-making and providing strategic guidance • Spend a significant amount of time dedicated towards assisting improving reliability in each of the systems and researching root-cause of Tier 2 related tickets • Foster collaborative partnerships across functional teams and identify opportunities to build efficiencies into innovative IT systems that support the cyber mission systems • Required to participate in the 24/7 duty phone rotation – estimated at 3x per year Required • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA in a relevant technical discipline; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with PhD • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph • 5+ years in Network Engineering (LAN/WAN, Communications, Computer Systems, Cross Domain), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent work experience • Strong background in CI/CD in relationship to Cross Domain Solutions and general software development • Sound judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills with an ability to adapt to emerging issues and changing priorities under short deadlines • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and stay abreast of leading-edge technologies • Experience with network security technologies, such as: o Firewalls (configuration, rule management) o Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) o Secure network architecture design o Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.), architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN), and devices (routers, switches, firewalls) Desired • Experience with both on-premise and cloud deployment technologies and automation • Detailed oriented, organized, able to multitask, and adaptable to shifting requirements • Flexibility – works well both independently and as a team player; must be eager to learn • Candidate should be a self-starter and possess a willingness to dive into new technologies when appropriate • Experience implementing and documenting standard operating procedures of systems or networks (e.g., Linux, Window, Cloud platforms etc.)

Requirements

Must-haves

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA in a relevant technical discipline; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with PhD
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
5+ years in Network Engineering (LAN/WAN, Communications, Computer Systems, Cross Domain), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
Strong background in CI/CD in relationship to Cross Domain Solutions and general software development
Sound judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills with an ability to adapt to emerging issues and changing priorities under short deadlines
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and stay abreast of leading-edge technologies
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the intricacies and interdependencies within these systems, enabling informed decision-making and providing strategic guidance
Spend a significant amount of time dedicated towards assisting improving reliability in each of the systems and researching root-cause of Tier 2 related tickets
Foster collaborative partnerships across functional teams and identify opportunities to build efficiencies into innovative IT systems that support the cyber mission systems
Required to participate in the 24/7 duty phone rotation – estimated at 3x per year
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the intricacies and interdependencies within these systems, enabling informed decision-making and providing strategic guidance
Spend a significant amount of time dedicated towards assisting improving reliability in each of the systems and researching root-cause of Tier 2 related tickets
Foster collaborative partnerships across functional teams and identify opportunities to build efficiencies into innovative IT systems that support the cyber mission systems
Required to participate in the 24/7 duty phone rotation – estimated at 3x per year

Nice-to-haves

Experience with both on-premise and cloud deployment technologies and automation
Detailed oriented, organized, able to multitask, and adaptable to shifting requirements
Flexibility – works well both independently and as a team player; must be eager to learn
Candidate should be a self-starter and possess a willingness to dive into new technologies when appropriate
Experience implementing and documenting standard operating procedures of systems or networks (e.g., Linux, Window, Cloud platforms etc.)
Experience with both on-premise and cloud deployment technologies and automation
Detailed oriented, organized, able to multitask, and adaptable to shifting requirements
Flexibility – works well both independently and as a team player; must be eager to learn
Candidate should be a self-starter and possess a willingness to dive into new technologies when appropriate
Experience implementing and documenting standard operating procedures of systems or networks (e.g., Linux, Window, Cloud platforms etc.)

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Platform: peraton
Effort: medium