Network Engineering, Senior Associate 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 a Network Engineer Technical to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order. The Network Engineer Technical Lead works directly with the SITEC 3 EOM Enterprise Deputy Program Manager in executing requirements to meet and exceed performance objectives associated with the program. This position is located at Fort Liberty, NC. 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 Engineer Technical Lead provides technical support at SITEC 3 EOM requirements. The Network Engineer Technical Lead must be detail- oriented and have in-depth knowledge of network engineering and all aspects associated with providing network engineering functions and support at the enterprise level serving clients operating in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Network Engineer Technical Lead must be demonstrating hands-on and in-depth knowledge of both networking hardware and software applications, network engineering platforms, and architecture and engineering development and deployment. Extensive experience in areas such as network design and implementation, LAN/WAN, SDN, network interfacing, HCI, enterprise interoperability, cybersecurity, internet protocols and TCP/IP, as well as, server configuration and maintenance across multiple network infrastructures are required. This position tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including engineering, software, hardware, configuration protocols, cybersecurity applications, communications devices, communications lines, modems, and terminals and is responsible for the overall integration of the enterprise network. The Network Engineer Technical Lead is also responsible for planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of multiple network platforms and enclaves. Additionally, this position monitors and controls the performance and status of network resources by using software and hardware tools, as well as, identifying and diagnosing complex network and infrastructure problems affecting overall network performance. The Network Engineer Technical Lead maintains technical skills, certifications, and continuously updates operational expertise including establishing and sustaining good vendor knowledge of emerging products to determine those which best meet the Government's needs. This is a temporary position that has the potential to become a permanent position. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Engineer, lead, and coordinate enterprise network and infrastructure platforms, including but not limited to, secure data, voice, unified communications, configuration management and video networks to operate across technical activities performed on the SIE.
Operate and maintain healthy CONOPs for secure transport on multi-network environments,
enclaves, and specialized cloud-based platforms.
Lead multidisciplined, geographically displaced teams to effectively operate, maintain, continuously monitor, defend, and protect network computing environments.
Serve as technical conduit for network designs, development, and deployment activities ensuring testing and evaluation practices, documentation, and requirements are successfully exercised across the SIE and associated environments.
Collaborate across Enterprise and industry-wide vendors, the Government, supply carriers,
and technical staff on network implementation, optimization and ongoing management Performing risk and vulnerability assessments for engineered networks and systems on the SIE.
Providing high-level technical and operational hands-on support and strategic expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN/SDN/Cloud software, hardware, switches, routers, bridges, IP networks, circuits, and encryption standard and non-standard devices.
Lead diverse technical teams that integrating new technology into the existing operational
environment.
Establish and sustain documentation baselines to measure network performance and capability across a global enterprise.
Advise senior government staff on industry best practices and provide policy recommendations to implement those practices.
Qualifications Required qualifications: 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
A DoD Top Secret security clearance or above is required for this position
DoDD 8570.01-M IAT Level III certification AND two of the following certifications required:
CCNA
CCNP Security
CCNP Collaboration
CCNP Data Center
CCNP Enterprise with one specialist concentration
CCNP Enterprise with a secondary specialist concentration
CCDP
CCIoT
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Cisco DevNet Professional
Aruba Certified Mobility Professional
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist
F5 Certified Technology Specialist
Riverbed Certified Performance Engineering Professional Target Salary Range $66,000 - $106,000. 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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