Network Engineer

*Network Engineer - Remote (25 percent travel possible to different sites)* *US Citizen or GC holder* *Description of Work:* Peraton Global Health and Financial Solutions sector is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Woodlawn, MD. Put your years of experience into a future of excellence. This Network Engineer will be working on cutting-edge network design and operations. This position will support various customers within Health Solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and be a part of a first class organization working on complex, leading edge network technology. Position is responsible for providing engineering expertise for complex multi-service networking. The network engineer is responsible for engineering, and supporting of the network design, deployment and operations for a large government customer located in Baltimore, Maryland. Emphasis is on implementing field installations and upgrades for nationwide deployments. This position may require from 25% to 50% travel to various domestic customer locations. • Survey network requirements of remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data Centers. Define equipment, cables, adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard. • Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements. • Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and Fabric Path configurations • Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre- engineered design templates. • Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation. • Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions. • Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations. • Continually review the customer's network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance and reliability. • Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions. • Test LAN/WAN equipment software (i.e.: IOS, NXOS) • Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures. • Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability. • Monitor for opportunities to improve the customer service delivery practices. • Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules. • Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to Government customer and Peraton management. • Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support. • Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology. *Basic Qualifications:* Minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed. • Bachelors of Science Degree or Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of directly related experience or a Master's degree and one year or relevant work experience; OR 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. • Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco CCNA or equivalent level of Cisco Certification and a minimum three (3) years of hands-on network experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in medium to large enterprise networks. • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in network connectivity for Cisco LAN and WAN networking equipment and software • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Position of Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration. • Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agencies. • Understanding of SSA business processes supporting IT programs, networks, and/or cybersecurity programs. • Passed the Cisco Certified Networking Profession (CCNP). • Hands-on experience with Cisco NXOS. • Hands-on experience with Cisco IDS and IPS product. • Prior hands on experience with Cisco networks automation such as Python scripting and Cisco PRIME Infrastructure. • Knowledge of Wide Area Network technologies. • Knowledge of Local Area Network technologies such as Ethernet, wireless LAN as well as the physical media and equipment associated with each. • Knowledge of IP routing protocols and implementations. • Ability to diagnose and resolve network problems Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Windsor Mill, MD 21244: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * Computer networking: 1 year (Preferred) * LAN: 1 year (Preferred) Security clearance: * Confidential (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Windsor Mill, MD 21244