Manager, Network Systems

Peraton • San Antonio, TX

1d • $112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Peraton’s Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nation’s security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics , sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure, while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges. Peraton is seeking a Manager, Network Systems to support our mission to defend and protect our national security . The Manager, Network Systems directs enterprise network operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across mission environments. They manage engineering teams, oversee infrastructure projects, and align network strategies with organizational goals . Responsibilities may include : The Manager, Network Systems will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience
• US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI .
• Must possess the ability to obtain/maintain DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 441 requirements, holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs related to network monitoring, fault isolation, and performance optimization within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing enterprise network systems and teams.
• Strong background in network architecture, design, and implementation.
• Proven ability to oversee large-scale network operations and modernization projects.
• Proficiency with enterprise-class networking hardware and related technologies .

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing hybrid cloud and on-premises network environments.
• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation tools.
• Background in supporting defense or government network infrastructures.
• Knowledge of load balancing, high availability, and disaster recovery configurations .

Responsibilities

• Lead network engineering teams in the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network systems.
• Oversee daily network operations to ensure system availability, reliability, and security.
• Manage projects for network upgrades, expansions, and modernization initiatives.
• Establish and enforce network standards, policies, and best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and address issues impacting network efficiency.
• Coordinate with cyber ops teams to ensure compliance with security requirements .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager