Responsibilities
The Network Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to
Plan the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large, worldwide enterprise network.
Design and plan changes to network communications systems as required.
Provide specifications and develop detailed schematics for network architecture.
Provide Tier 2 level support to Operations to troubleshoot and resolve enterprise networking outages or technical issues.
Conduct cost/benefit analysis and provide specific detailed information to the customer for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet program mission needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, Unix shell scripts, and batch scripts for configuration and auditing of network routers and switches.
Configure and maintain tools for enterprise-wide network monitoring of VMs, switches/routers, and datacenter hardware using scripts and SNMP/IPMI protocols.
Serve as local subject matter expert for network administration and monitoring tools, such as Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
Track initiatives and tasks using Jira as a contributor to an Agile Scrum team.
Configure and maintain DISA STIG compliance on Cisco router and switch network devices.
This role is required to provide onsite support, Monday - Friday **
The program does allow for a flexible work schedule and is located within walking distance from a Metro station **
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
An active/current TS/SCI /w Poly Security Clearance.
A current/valid Security+ Certification.
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or 12 years of applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
Experience working with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS routers and switches.
Experience working with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF Protocols, including authentication and route distribution.
Experience with Cisco zone-based firewalls, Access Controls Lists, IPSEC tunnels, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and VLAN separation.
Experience with scripting languages, such as Expect, Bash, and Python.
Experience with Ansible playbooks.
Experience applying security configurations to Cisco networking devices according to DISA STIGs.
Desired Qualifications
A current/valid CCNA and/or CCNP Certification.
Experience with Jira, Zabbix, and TACACS+.
Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.
Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. 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.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
- EEO
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
