Network Engineer

Peraton•Washington, DC

20d•$86,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer to work onsite in Washington, DC, supporting its Department of Labor contract. The role provides support for and maintains enterprise-wide and local network infrastructure, ensuring that technology deployments are properly implemented, documented, and supported. The engineer monitors network performance, follows technical standards and processes, works with other departments to meet networking needs, and keeps current with industry trends and emerging functionality. The position requires working with minimal supervision and exercising independent judgment, with escalation to the appropriate executive when necessary. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum experience: 8 years with a bachelor's degree; 6 years with a master's degree; 3 years with a Ph.D.; or 12 years with a high school diploma.
Working knowledge of Cisco networking hardware, particularly 9000 series LAN switches, wireless LAN controllers, access points, and Cisco ASA firewalls.
Strong understanding of monitoring systems and protocols such as SNMP, SYSLOG, NETCONF, and TFTP.
Knowledge of SolarWinds, ServiceNow, DNA Center, ISE, Wireless 802.11, and WiFi 6.
Understanding of routing and switching protocols on Cisco infrastructure.
Basic understanding of LAN layout and device connectivity, fiber backbone connectivity, port-channeling, trunking, and VLANs.
Basic understanding of telemetry, device tracking, and NetFlow.
Basic connectivity troubleshooting knowledge, including routing, EIGRP, BGP, ARP, MAC tables, traceroutes, and Wireshark captures.
Basic understanding of UPS and power distribution systems.
Basic understanding of LAN switch stack technology.
Ability to troubleshoot user connectivity problems.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain enterprise-wide and local area network infrastructure and technology.
Work with strategic network alliances, particularly technology partners, to enhance the business unit's competitive positioning.
Follow technical standards and processes to ensure reliable, well-performing data, voice, and video capabilities.
Ensure technology deployments are properly implemented, documented, and supported.
Consult with other departments to ensure their networking needs are met.
Monitor network performance to ensure service levels are consistently achieved or exceeded.
Stay current with industry trends, identify new functionality to meet business needs, and foster knowledge sharing.
Work independently with minimal supervision, use sound judgment, and escalate issues and decisions to the appropriate executive when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Troubleshoot user connectivity problems.