SITEC - Network Engineer - MacDill AFB

Peraton • MacDill AFB, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Network Engineer to support the USSOCOM Special Operations Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance task order at MacDill Air Force Base. The role supports network enterprise modernization initiatives for the SOF Integration Facility and helps maintain secure, reliable network operations for globally distributed mission operations.

The Network Engineer provides tier two and tier three network support and is responsible for planning, designing, integrating, installing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network solutions. The position supports network availability, security, performance, and end-to-end systems functionality, including LAN, WAN, VoIP, data, voice, and video networks. The engineer monitors network resources, diagnoses complex performance issues, evaluates vendor products, documents performance baselines, advises government staff, and provides guidance to junior network support technicians. The work also includes systems engineering, cybersecurity risk mitigation, and accreditation and authorization documentation in accordance with applicable DoD and Intelligence Community directives.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience with a high school diploma, 4 years with an associate degree, or 2 years with a bachelor's degree.
• DoW TS/SCI clearance.
• DoW 8140 compliance under Work Role Code 441 – Network Operations Specialist, Intermediate level or higher.
• DoW 8570 IAT II certification.
• One of the following certifications: CCNP Collaboration, CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, or CCNP Security.
• Extensive experience in network design and implementation, LAN/WAN interfacing, security, Internet protocols and TCP/IP, and server and network infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional.
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist.
• F5 Certified Technology Specialist.
• Riverbed Certified Performance Engineering Professional.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and collaborate on enterprise and development data, voice, and video networks.
• Collaborate with vendors, government representatives, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management.
• Provide networking expertise, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, and routers.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate new technology into the existing operational environment.
• Establish and document baselines to measure network performance and capability across a global enterprise.
• Advise government staff on industry best practices and provide policy recommendations.
• Provide comprehensive systems and network engineering and planning support.
• Provide strategic design and support to O&M personnel for assigned projects.
• Review existing architectures regularly and recommend and assist with systems and network improvements.
• Perform systems engineering focused on end-to-end system functionality.
• Support cybersecurity technology efforts, risk identification and mitigation strategies, and A&A documentation in accordance with applicable DoD and IC directives.
• Maintain LAN, WAN, and VoIP infrastructures and voice and data network systems.
• Provide advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices, and network management systems.
• Support wireless networking, application delivery networking, cloud computing, mobile computing, endpoint management, and desktop computing.
• Test and analyze network facilities and components, including power, software, security features, in-line encryption communications devices, communications lines, modems, and terminals.
• Plan, model, simulate, design, install, maintain, manage, and coordinate the network.
• Monitor and control network resource performance and status using software and hardware tools; identify and diagnose complex problems affecting network performance.
• Keep technical skills current, study vendor products, and determine which best meet government needs.
• Provide guidance and direction to junior network support technicians.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED