Network Administrator

Peraton • San Antonio, TX

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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 Network Administrator to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.
The Network Administratior performs day-to-day administration of network devices to maintain operational stability, security, and connectivity. They monitor performance, apply changes, and assist in troubleshooting to support mission readiness and end-user requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, Master's degree with 0 years of experience, 6 years of experience with no degree
• US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI.
• Must comply with 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.
• Experience supporting network device operations in a production environment.
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing fundamentals.
• Ability to apply configuration changes, patches, and updates under supervision.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving connectivity issues.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to enterprise networking equipment from vendors such as Cisco or Juniper.
• Basic knowledge of IPv6 addressing and migration planning.
• Understanding of wireless network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud or virtualized network environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily monitoring of network devices to verify performance and availability.
• Apply routine updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain compliance and stability.
• Assist with basic configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Troubleshoot common connectivity issues for users and escalate complex problems as needed.
• Maintain accurate network documentation including configuration records and change logs.
• Monitor security alerts and support the enforcement of access control policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees