The Network Engineer will serve as a technical lead for the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of secure enterprise network infrastructure. Beyond traditional routing and switching, this role heavily focuses on advanced network security and Zero Trust enforcement. As a general focus area, the engineer will champion initiatives related to endpoint compliance, network access control (such as Comply to Connect / C2C frameworks), and application micro-segmentation (leveraging tools like Cisco Secure Workload / CSW). This role ensures rigorous dynamic security policies and secure application data flows across highly complex, mission-critical Department of War (DoW) networks.
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers across globally distributed environments.
Engineer and sustain network access control and endpoint compliance architectures, ensuring secure, policy-driven device authentication across the enterprise.
Develop and integrate advanced micro-segmentation, application dependency mapping, and zero-trust workload protection strategies within data centers and multi-cloud environments.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network performance and connectivity issues, spanning from OSI Layer 2/3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) to application-layer workload policies.
Collaborate closely with cybersecurity and systems engineering teams to ensure network architectures comply with DoD STIGs and support secure, authorized data flows.
Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including architecture diagrams, data flow maps, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Evaluate and test emerging network technologies, firmware updates, and security patches prior to enterprise deployment.
Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco Secure Workload for application dependency mapping, micro-segmentation, and zero-trust policy enforcement across data centers and multi-cloud environments.
Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including architecture diagrams, data flow maps, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Implement Comply to Connect (C2C) architectures to enforce endpoint compliance, device profiling, network access control (NAC), and automated remediation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Min 12 years with HS degree, 10 years with AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA
Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 441 – Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate level or higher.
DoD 8570 IAT II Certification AND CCNP
DoW TS/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience operating within Department of War (DoW) or DoD enterprise network environments.
Active, high-level vendor certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions (e.g., Cisco ACI, Viptela).
Familiarity with network automation and infrastructure-as-code scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. 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.
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- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
