Network Architect

Peraton•Washington, DC

23d•$146,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Architect to support a federal government customer in designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure in a mission-critical environment. The role calls for deep expertise in Cisco networking technologies, network security, enterprise routing and switching, and secure government networking standards. It combines technical leadership and hands-on engineering in secure, dynamic operational environments. The Network Architect will design and maintain enterprise infrastructure, provide Tier III network support, and collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and facilities teams to support reliable and secure network operations. The position also includes travel to remote locations to deploy infrastructure and extend enterprise services, as well as mentoring junior network engineers and support personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum experience based on education: 16 years with a BS/BA, 14 years with an MS/MA, or 10 years with a Ph.D.
At least 8 years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure in complex environments.
Experience implementing DISA STIGs and secure network configurations in federal environments.
Knowledge of enterprise network security principles and best practices.
Experience supporting VOIP technologies and troubleshooting telecommunications issues.
Ability to read and understand network diagrams, technical documentation, and infrastructure schematics.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active TS/SCI or Q/SCI clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise or CCIE.
Experience supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) or other federal government agencies.
Knowledge of network automation and scripting tools.
Prior experience working in classified or secure operational environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
Plan and deploy standardized configurations across enterprise switching environments.
Lead migration efforts from end-of-life devices.
Design, deploy, and manage network access control and authentication solutions.
Implement and maintain DISA STIG hardening guidelines and security compliance standards across network infrastructure.
Support deployment and integration of encryption devices and manage cryptographic equipment imports.
Assist with fiber optic cabling installations, infrastructure upgrades, and connectivity troubleshooting.
Design and implement IP subnetting strategies and IP address management solutions.
Monitor and respond to incidents through internal ticketing systems while providing Tier III network support.
Travel to remote locations to deploy network infrastructure and extend enterprise services.
Troubleshoot complex networking issues involving routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), Layer 2 switching, VOIP systems, Layer 1 cabling and physical connectivity, IPSec tunnels, and Type-1 cryptographic equipment.
Use SolarWinds and other network monitoring tools to monitor network performance and generate operational reports.
Configure and maintain environmental monitoring systems and sensors in data centers and server rooms.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and operational runbooks.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-training to junior network engineers and support personnel.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and facilities teams to ensure reliable and secure network operations.