{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7ec15238cf158e8520f90c33","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ec15238cf158e8520f90c33","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ec15238cf158e8520f90c33","title":"Network Engineer","description":"About Peraton\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.\n\nProgram Overview\n\nAbout The Role\n\nWe're hiring! We're excited to add an onsite Network Engineer to our team of high performers. This position includes an on-call rotation.\n\nWhat you will do:\n\nMonitor and maintain a production environment which includes routers, switches, load balancers, remote VPN, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP and IPAM\nAdministers network management tools to include configuration, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and management of system baselines.\nSolid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure.\nPlan and execute Network/Security changes and ensure performance and security are maintained.\nInstalls, configures, services, repairs, and maintains hardware and software for network services, storage and network devices, and server systems.\nImplements required hardware upgrades and repairs inoperative devices to maintain mission capability.\nInstall, terminate, reroute, and test copper and fiber optic cabling associated with offsite locations. Coordinate material and tool supply requirements for all cable and equipment rack installation projects.\nCompletes all required installation documentation and will be knowledgeable in network cable installation techniques and labeling schemes.\nDynamic and fast-paced work environment, requiring effective interactions and communications.\nExperience supporting Cisco ACI\nMaintain network communication closets and equipment racks to include cabling and elevation drawings.\nMust be able to define cable plant expansion paths and routing of cable according to client standards.\nMake recommendation to engineering for improvements.\nWork with vendors to resolve issues and platform upgrades.\nEscalation support is required and mandatory.\nCertifying solutions prior to deploying it into production environments.\nWork with engineering to understand changes and provide input as required.\nOncall rotation required.\nAmazon Web Services knowledgeQualifications\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\n5 years with a bachelors degree or 9 years of experience and high school diploma\n5 years of experience supporting enterprise network environment\nInstalling, cabling and configuration of network equipment\nKnowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS)\nKnowledge of MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN\nSecurity Practices (Audits, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management) LAN/WAN/MAN internetworking technology\nPolicy and Procedure review and implementation\nNetworking and Application Protocols\nNetwork monitoring via SNMP, NetFlow\nExperience with the installation, configuration, integration and management of routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, etc.\nMust have knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of IP and core IP technologies.\nStrong communication and presentation skills\nExcellent technical writing and documentation skills\nMust be US Citizen\nMust be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nCCNA\nAWS Cloud Practitioner\n\nSCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range\n\nDetails\nTarget Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.\n\nBenefits 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.\n\nApplication Duration Statement: 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.\n\nEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.","company":"Peraton","rawCompany":"peraton","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:56:29.131Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Engineer","description":"About Peraton\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.\n\nProgram Overview\n\nAbout The Role\n\nWe're hiring! We're excited to add an onsite Network Engineer to our team of high performers. This position includes an on-call rotation.\n\nWhat you will do:\n\nMonitor and maintain a production environment which includes routers, switches, load balancers, remote VPN, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP and IPAM\nAdministers network management tools to include configuration, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and management of system baselines.\nSolid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure.\nPlan and execute Network/Security changes and ensure performance and security are maintained.\nInstalls, configures, services, repairs, and maintains hardware and software for network services, storage and network devices, and server systems.\nImplements required hardware upgrades and repairs inoperative devices to maintain mission capability.\nInstall, terminate, reroute, and test copper and fiber optic cabling associated with offsite locations. Coordinate material and tool supply requirements for all cable and equipment rack installation projects.\nCompletes all required installation documentation and will be knowledgeable in network cable installation techniques and labeling schemes.\nDynamic and fast-paced work environment, requiring effective interactions and communications.\nExperience supporting Cisco ACI\nMaintain network communication closets and equipment racks to include cabling and elevation drawings.\nMust be able to define cable plant expansion paths and routing of cable according to client standards.\nMake recommendation to engineering for improvements.\nWork with vendors to resolve issues and platform upgrades.\nEscalation support is required and mandatory.\nCertifying solutions prior to deploying it into production environments.\nWork with engineering to understand changes and provide input as required.\nOncall rotation required.\nAmazon Web Services knowledgeQualifications\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\n5 years with a bachelors degree or 9 years of experience and high school diploma\n5 years of experience supporting enterprise network environment\nInstalling, cabling and configuration of network equipment\nKnowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS)\nKnowledge of MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN\nSecurity Practices (Audits, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management) LAN/WAN/MAN internetworking technology\nPolicy and Procedure review and implementation\nNetworking and Application Protocols\nNetwork monitoring via SNMP, NetFlow\nExperience with the installation, configuration, integration and management of routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, etc.\nMust have knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of IP and core IP technologies.\nStrong communication and presentation skills\nExcellent technical writing and documentation skills\nMust be US Citizen\nMust be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nCCNA\nAWS Cloud Practitioner\n\nSCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range\n\nDetails\nTarget Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.\n\nBenefits 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.\n\nApplication Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. 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