SITEC - Network Engineer - MacDill AFB
About The Position
Peraton is hiring a Network Engineer to support USSOCOM’s Special Operations Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance Task Order at MacDill Air Force Base. The contract provides operations and maintenance services to USSOCOM, its component commands, Theater Special Operations Commands, and deployed forces. Services include secure network operations, sustaining systems and network infrastructure, end-user and common-device support, configuration, change, license and asset management, training, and Install, Move, Add, Change services for globally distributed mission operations operating 24x7x365. The role supports the SOF Integration Facility and USSOCOM network enterprise modernization initiatives. Network Engineers provide tier two and tier three support, and manage, design, integrate, maintain, and optimize network solutions to ensure availability, security, and performance of mission-critical applications. Work includes network design and implementation, LAN/WAN interfacing, security, Internet protocols and TCP/IP, and server and network infrastructure. The engineer tests network facilities and components, monitors and diagnoses network performance, and plans, models, simulates, installs, and coordinates enterprise network systems. The position also provides guidance to junior network support technicians and collaborates with cross-functional teams, Government representatives, vendors, carriers, and technical staff.
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 compliant 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.
- 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.
- Work with technical teams to integrate new technology into the operational environment.
- Establish and document baselines for measuring network performance and capability across a global enterprise.
- Advise Government staff on industry best practices and recommend policies to implement those practices.
- Provide comprehensive systems and network engineering and planning support.
- Coordinate with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.
- Review existing architectures regularly and recommend and assist with designing and implementing systems and network improvements.
- Establish 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; engineer and administer 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 facility components, including power, software, security features, In-Line Encryption communications devices, communications lines, modems, and terminals.
- Monitor and control network resource performance and status using software and hardware tools; identify and diagnose complex problems and factors affecting performance.
- Keep technical skills current and assess vendor products for suitability to 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
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
