The opportunity: Help lead the strategy for multiple complex networks across several locations. From Cisco Nexus cores to Palo Alto firewalls and software-defined networking, you will design, secure, and optimize the backbone that supports Windows, SQL, VMware, and Oracle workloads for customers across the Army and DoW.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Help lead strategies to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support networks for multiple customer environments.
Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of new network solutions.
Design, document, and maintain complex networks supporting Windows Server 2019/2022, MS SQL 2019, Windows 11, VMware, Oracle Linux 8.x–9.x, and Oracle systems.
Configure and administer Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ASR/ISR, and Firepower platforms, plus Palo Alto firewalls.
Monitor and tune network performance, harden the network, and report on security and operational status.
Produce utilization reports with tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center/Prime, and Panorama to identify problems and corrective actions.
Manage the lifecycle of multi-vendor data center equipment, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance.
Create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies, and recommend and implement efficiency-boosting technologies.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING (REQUIRED)
Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree; Minimum of 10 years with AS/AA; Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
DoD 8140 qualified for DCWF 441 – Network Operations Specialist at the Intermediate proficiency level
Computing environment / platform certification for the technologies supported (e.g., Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Palo Alto NGFW Engineer (formerly PCNSE)); may be waived for 30 days after project start
Active DoW Secret security clearance
US Citizenship
Background in Computer Science or IT.
3+ years designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining complex networking solutions.
3+ years configuring, updating, maintaining, administering, and migrating Palo Alto firewalls.
3+ years with network management, analysis, and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center/Prime Infrastructure, Palo Alto Panorama, and Men and Mice.
3+ years configuring, updating, maintaining, and administering Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, 2K), Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco ASR and ISR routers, and Cisco Firepower.
3 years of experience or working knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN).
3+ years creating, maintaining, and following SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.
Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player mindset.
WHAT SETS YOU APART (DESIRED)
3+ years of automation and scripting with Python, Perl, TCL, or Ansible.
3+ years supporting cybersecurity patch management, STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA.
WORKLOCATION
Radford, VA or Remote
Ready to keep the mission running? Apply today and join the team that keeps Army enterprise systems up 24x7x365.
Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. 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.
