Network Engineer

Peraton•Linthicum, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

COMSEC background with experience as the primary COMSEC Responsible Officer
Maintain and operate cryptographic equipment and secure data transfer devices
Understand and be able to implement AFMAN 17-1302-O
Experience troubleshooting circuit issues within a DISA environment. Including requesting new circuits
Previous experience providing engineering and operation services on DoD supported networks
Familiarity with routing and switching such as MPLS, VPNs, and protocols such as, but not limited to, BGP, Spanning Tree, VLANs, LLDP, and VoIP
Familiarity with Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies
Ability to design, implement, and manage Cisco ISE solutions for network access control and identity management
Develop and enforce network access policies based on user roles, device types, and security requirements
Ability implementing security policies, rule sets and network segmentation on Palo Alto firewalls to protect enterprise environments
Ability to perform firewall upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting to ensure firewall availability and functionality
Experience performing security assessments and audits of systems and applications against DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Ability to implement and configure systems according to STIG requirements for both classified and unclassified environments
Active CCNA Certification (CCNP can be accepted in lieu of CCNA)
Active Security+ Certification
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

CCNP Certification.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable network infrastructure encompassing LAN/WAN technologies, routing protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and network security tools.
Proactively monitor network performance, uptime, and capacity, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring optimal network health.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions.
Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies.
Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending new solutions to enhance network performance, security, and efficiency.
Collaborate effectively with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with other systems and applications.
Mentor and guide others to include junior network engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
Ability to participate in on-call rotation, providing after-hours support for critical network incidents.