Join Peraton - Build the network that powers Florida's future.

Peraton•Tampa, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is assembling teams for the MyFloridaNet-3 (MFN-3) Program, one of the largest statewide network modernization initiatives in the region. This program will modernize Florida’s critical telecommunications backbone, supporting 22+ million residents, public safety agencies, schools, utilities, and essential government services across the state. We are seeking experienced professionals in Network Operations, Network Security Engineering (NOC/SOC), and Project Managers and Project Coordinators to support this long-term, high-visibility program. Roles are primarily onsite in Tampa, FL, and Herndon, VA with additional opportunities in Tallahassee, FL, and select remote positions. This is an opportunity to work on a program where reliability, security, and performance truly matter, with real consequences, real responsibility, and real impact at statewide scale.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Experience requirements vary by role and level
Some positions may require or prefer industry certifications (e.g., ITIL v4, CISSP, CISM, or similar)

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale or mission-critical networks preferred
Experience in public sector or regulated environments is a plus
Telecom or large-scale infrastructure experience preferred
Experience supporting compliance-driven environments is a plus
Experience supporting IT infrastructure, telecom, or network modernization projects preferred
Candidates with experience in state government or public sector IT environments
Active-duty transitioning service members and veterans looking to continue their impact in public service–focused work

Responsibilities

Support a 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment through shift-based work
Monitor network performance, troubleshoot incidents, and support operational stability
Work hands-on with enterprise-class networking environments
Escalate, document, and resolve issues in accordance with SLAs and operational procedures
Support a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) through shift-based work
Monitor security events, perform incident response, and support vulnerability mitigation efforts
Apply network and cybersecurity best practices to protect enterprise environments
Collaborate with network, engineering, and compliance teams to maintain a secure posture
Install, configure, and maintain core enterprise network infrastructure
Support network modernization, optimization, and ongoing operational needs
Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise network topologies and protocols
Work independently while collaborating across engineering and operations teams
Install, configure, and maintain enterprise security tools and technologies
Support security architecture, operational requirements, and compliance standards
Demonstrate a strong understanding of network security technologies and frameworks
Partner with operations teams to ensure secure, reliable system performance
Lead and coordinate cutovers from existing infrastructure to Peraton’s network environment
Manage schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications across technical and client teams
Serve as a client-facing point of coordination throughout implementation phases
Bring strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills