Network Engineer

Peraton•Washington, DC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer to work onsite in Washington, DC, supporting its Department of Labor contract. The position supports and maintains enterprise-wide and local network infrastructure and helps ensure deployments are properly implemented, documented, and supported. The engineer monitors network performance, applies technical standards and processes, and works with other departments to meet networking needs. The role also involves keeping current with industry trends, identifying functionality that meets business needs, and sharing knowledge. The engineer works with minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment, and escalates issues or decisions to the appropriate executive when necessary. Other duties may be assigned by management. The position requires a U.S. citizen who can obtain a Public Trust clearance. Peraton describes itself as a national security company and enterprise IT provider serving government agencies and the U.S. armed forces.

Requirements

Minimum experience: 8 years with a BS/BA, 6 years with an MS/MA, 3 years with a PhD, or 12 years with a high school diploma.
Working knowledge of Cisco networking hardware, particularly 9000-series LAN switches, wireless LAN controllers, and access points.
Strong knowledge of Cisco ASA firewalls.
Understanding of monitoring systems and protocols such as SNMP, SYSLOG, NETCONF, and TFTP.
Knowledge of SolarWinds, ServiceNow, DNA Center, ISE, Wireless 802.11, and Wi-Fi 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 consistently achieve or exceed service levels.
Stay current with emerging industry trends, identify functionality to meet business needs, and foster knowledge sharing.
Work independently with minimal supervision, apply sound judgment, and escalate issues and decisions to the appropriate executive when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.