Network Engineer (CCNP)

Peraton•Mountain Home, NC

17d•$80,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer who will be working on innovative network design and operations. This position will support various customers within Health Solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and be a part of a first-class organization working on complex, leading-edge network technology. The position is responsible for providing engineering expertise for complex multi-service networking. The network engineer is responsible for engineering, and supporting the network design, deployment, and operations for a large government customer located in Baltimore, Maryland. This position may require from 25% to 50% travel to various domestic customer locations.

Requirements

Requires 5 years with BS/BA or 7 years with AS/AA, or 9 years with High School diploma in lieu of degree.
Cisco Certified Network Engineers must possess a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on network experience configuring routing protocols and switching configuration in medium (One Data Center and 600+ locations) to large enterprise (Two Data Centers and 1000+ locations) networks.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agencies.
Understanding of SSA business processes supporting IT programs, networks and/or cybersecurity programs.
Passed the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert Written examination within the last year.
At least 2 years of experience writing Python scripting language and Regular Expression.
At least 3 years of experience implementing Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) product in large multi-data centers and enterprise environment.
At least 3 years of experience deploying Cisco Virtual Private Network products such as Cisco ASA and Cisco Wireless LAN in a multi-office and large campus environment.

Responsibilities

Define equipment, cables, adapters, and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standards for remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data Centers.
Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements.
Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and Fabric Path configuration.
Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration settings according to pre-engineered design templates.
Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc., and arrange delivery to site for installation.
Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions.
Work with field installation contractors on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations.
Continually review the customer’s network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance, and reliability.
Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions.
Test LAN/WAN and WLAN equipment software (i.e., IOS, NXOS).
Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications, and operating procedures.
Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability.
Monitor for opportunities to improve customer service delivery practices.
Perform ongoing management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules.
Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to Government customer and Peraton Management.
Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems.
Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology.