Poly

Peraton•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable Network Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operations within our customer environment. This role operates at the intersection of enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, and real-time operations, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of systems supporting national intelligence missions. This is an operations-focused engineering role, requiring technical expertise to monitor, analyze, and sustain complex, distributed systems. The ideal candidate thrives in high-tempo environments and understands the importance of precision, speed, and mission continuity.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, or related role supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution OR five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
Active TS/SCI clearance with Maryland Polygraph required
Strong expertise in enterprise networking (TCP/IP, routing protocols such as BGP/OSPF, switching, DNS, segmentation)
Experience in real-time operations environments (NOC, SOC, or mission operations centers)
Proficiency with monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, SolarWinds, or similar)
Experience analyzing packet-level data, logs, and system metrics to support troubleshooting and performance tuning
Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and operational scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancing, security groups)
Experience with incident response workflows and operational reporting in classified environments
Ability to clearly communicate technical issues in a mission-relevant, time-sensitive context

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Maryland customer or similar Intelligence Community missions
Knowledge of cross-domain solutions (CDS), data tagging, and secure data transfer mechanisms
Experience with DevSecOps, automation, or infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and advanced network security controls
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) in classified environments
Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Security+, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Monitor and sustain high-availability network and cloud infrastructure supporting our mission systems
Analyze network traffic, system logs, and telemetry to detect anomalies, performance degradation, and potential mission impact
Provide real-time situational awareness and concise operational reporting to mission stakeholders
Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and coordinated response actions across network and system layers
Escalate issues with clear technical context, impact assessment, and actionable recommendations
Develop and execute remediation strategies to restore services and prevent recurrence
Support secure data flows and cross-domain solutions, ensuring compliance with IC security requirements
Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and cloud architects to enhance resiliency, performance, and scalability
Contribute to runbooks, SOPs, and automation efforts to improve operational efficiency and response times
Maintain awareness of evolving network architectures, cloud capabilities, and threat landscapes within the customer environment