Network Engineer - Journeyman

Peraton • Pope Field, NC

1d • $66,000 - $106,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Network Engineer – Journeyman to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina . Responsibilities: As a Network Engineer – Journeyman you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Network Engin e e r or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 3 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 1 years’ experience with a PhD . or 9 years' w/o a degree or 7 years' with AS/AA degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 441; Element: IT; Work Role: Network Operations Specialist; Proficiency Level: Intermediate / ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent network setup, configuration, integration, and verification for complex C2ISR network components at various on-site locations (e.g., MQ-9 Reaper Squadron Operations Centers, RGEPs, RSO SATCOM Gateways).
• Develops and implements on-site technical solutions to address real-time operational challenges and technological requirements encountered during on-site network deployments.
• Provides advanced on-site network engineering capabilities, including expert technical insights for rapid response and mission-focused network support across diverse mission environments.
• Manages rapid, globally deployable support for installations, pre-deployments, deployments, and crew change-out activities for C2ISR network components.
• Employ Azure Network Watcher to monitor , diagnose, and ensure the reliability of network connectivity within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Executes integration and troubleshooting of network aspects of existing/new ISR data feeds into AISR-DT dissemination systems and Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Conducts on-site network performance assessments and diagnostic tests, identifying root causes of network failures and implementing solutions to ensure proper network functionality.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems engineers, cybersecurity) to integrate network systems and ensure seamless data flow across diverse domains.
• Develops and refines documentation for on-site network configuration procedures, checklists, and post-installation verification reports.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in defining and implementing immediate technical network solutions for cloud-connected and classified on-site systems.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

What This Job Offers

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