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This position offers a meaningful impact by shaping secure networks that support mission-critical activities.\n\nCompensation / Benefitsdiscretionary bonusovertime availabilityshift differentialbase salary range providedon-site workTop Secret/SCI eligibility\nResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain robust LAN/WAN networks with routing, firewalls, load balancers, and security toolsProactively monitor performance, uptime, and capacity to resolve bottlenecksLead root-cause analysis and implement permanent solutions for complex network issuesDevelop and maintain comprehensive network documentation (diagrams, configurations, policies)Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate new solutions to enhance performance, security, and efficiencyCollaborate with other IT teams for seamless integration of network infrastructureMentor junior engineers to support professional growthParticipate in on-call rotation for after-hours incident support\nKey requirementsCOMSEC background with experience as primary COMSEC Responsible OfficerMaintain and operate cryptographic equipment and secure data transfer devicesUnderstand and implement AFMAN 17-1302-OExperience troubleshooting circuits in a DISA environment, including requesting new circuitsDoD network engineering and operation experienceFamiliarity with MPLS, VPNs, BGP, Spanning Tree, VLANs, LLDP, VoIPKnowledge of Multicast protocols and emerging network technologiesAbility to design, implement, and manage Cisco ISE for network access controlDevelop and enforce network access policies by user roles and device typesImplement security policies, rule sets, and segmentation on Palo Alto firewallsFirewall upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting for availabilitySecurity assessments and STIG-based compliance for systems and appsAbility to configure systems per STIG requirements for classified and unclassified environmentsEducation: various pathways with years of experience as described in the adCertifications: Active CCNA (CCNP acceptable in lieu) and Security+Security Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibilityPreferred: CCNPCollaboration with cross-functional teamsMentoring and guiding junior staffProactive problem-solving under pressureCOMSEC and cryptographic equipment handlingAFMAN 17-1302-O understandingDISA circuit troubleshooting","company":"Peraton","rawCompany":"peraton","city":"Linthicum","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:22:48.872Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Engineer","description":"Overview\nIn this role, you design, implement, and sustain a secure, scalable LAN/WAN network for a DoD customer. 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