SITEC - Network Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

About Peraton Peraton 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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Peraton requires Network Architects to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3. Positions are located at the SOCOM Headquarters at MacDill, AFB FL, and at the TSOC and Component locations in the United States and abroad. The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365. The Network Architect performs Tier four network support in accordance with the SIE OPORD and requires an extensive background in networking technology. The Network Architect must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities. This position requires a strong background in the design and maintenance of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), as well as an excellent working knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols (e.g.,Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Multiprotocol Labeling Switching (MPLS). The Network Architect shall comprehensively review existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required. This position shall troubleshoot the enterprise voice, video, cloud, and data networks and evaluate the impact of architectural changes on the network. The Network Architect shall follow designated network standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of LAN, WAN infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and advanced engineering. Duties include but are not limited to: Planning, designing, engineering, configuring, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Triaging malware, LAN, WAN, VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems
Providing troubleshooting of enterprise WAN/MAN voice, data, and transmission networks and evaluating the effect of architectural changes on the network
Troubleshooting LAN voice and data networks and evaluate the effect of architectural changes on them.
Assessing business and applications requirements for corporate data and voice networks
Planning, designing, and upgrading network installation projects
Establishing and maintaining backup, version-control and malware defense systems
Troubleshooting network architectures and recommending system fixes and enhancements
Making recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs
Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM missionQualifications Required: MIn 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD A minimum of 12 years of experience with an H.S diploma will be considered in lieu of formal education and an AA/AS degree will count for 2 years in lieu of experience.
DoDD 8570-M IAT II and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) OR Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) certifications required
Experience with network operating systems (e.g., Cisco, Novell and Windows Server), network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, cabling and other essential network hardware), and LAN/WAN protocols (e.g., OSPF, B)
Knowledge of iPhone and Samsung handheld devices
Top Secret clearance or higher is required
Desired qualifications:
CCDP
CCNP Security
CCNP Data Center
CCNP Wireless
CCNP Collaboration
ACMP
ACMX
ACCP Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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