Join Peraton - Build the network that powers Florida’s future.

Peraton•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Build the network that powers Florida’s future. Peraton is assembling teams for the MyFloridaNet-3 (MFN-3) Program, one of the largest statewide network modernization initiatives in the region. This program will modernize Florida’s critical telecommunications backbone, supporting 22+ million residents, public safety agencies, schools, utilities, and essential government services across the state. We are seeking experienced professionals in Network Operations, Network Security Engineering (NOC/SOC), and Project Managers and Project Coordinators to support this long-term, high-visibility program. Roles are primarily onsite in Tampa, FL, and Herndon, VA with additional opportunities in Tallahassee, FL, and select remote positions. This is an opportunity to work on a program where reliability, security, and performance truly matter, with real consequences, real responsibility, and real impact at statewide scale. Who Should Apply Network and security professionals with experience supporting high-availability, enterprise environments Project Coordinators who thrive in a complex, multi-stakeholder IT programs Active-duty transitioning service members and veterans looking to continue their impact in public service–focused work Candidates with experience in state government or public sector IT environments Locations and Work Model: Network Operations Center (NOC) & Security Operations Center (SOC) Roles Primary onsite location: Tampa, FL Secondary location: Herndon, VA Staffing anticipated to be approximately split between Tampa and Herndon Project Coordinators Expected to be based in Tallahassee, FL Network Engineers Opportunities based in Tampa, FL, Herndon, VA, or Tallahassee, FL Security Engineers Opportunities based in Tampa, FL, Herndon, VA, or Tallahassee, FL Work Model Some roles may be eligible for telework or hybrid arrangements, based on role requirements and program needs Opportunities and Role Requirements: Network Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Support a 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment through shift-based work Monitor network performance, troubleshoot incidents, and support operational stability Work hands-on with enterprise-class networking environments Escalate, document, and resolve issues in accordance with SLAs and operational procedures Experience with large-scale or mission-critical networks preferred Security Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Support a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) through shift-based work Monitor security events, perform incident response, and support vulnerability mitigation efforts Apply network and cybersecurity best practices to protect enterprise environments Collaborate with network, engineering, and compliance teams to maintain a secure posture Experience in public sector or regulated environments is a plus Network Engineers Install, configure, and maintain core enterprise network infrastructure Support network modernization, optimization, and ongoing operational needs Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise network topologies and protocols Work independently while collaborating across engineering and operations teams Telecom or large-scale infrastructure experience preferred Security Engineers Install, configure, and maintain enterprise security tools and technologies Support security architecture, operational requirements, and compliance standards Demonstrate a strong understanding of network security technologies and frameworks Partner with operations teams to ensure secure, reliable system performance Experience supporting compliance-driven environments is a plus Project Coordinators Lead and coordinate cutovers from existing infrastructure to Peraton’s network environment Manage schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications across technical and client teams Serve as a client-facing point of coordination throughout implementation phases Bring strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills Experience supporting IT infrastructure, telecom, or network modernization projects preferred

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Experience requirements vary by role and level
Some positions may require or prefer industry certifications (e.g., ITIL v4, CISSP, CISM, or similar)

Nice To Haves

Network Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Experience with large-scale or mission-critical networks preferred
Security Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Experience in public sector or regulated environments is a plus
Network Engineers Telecom or large-scale infrastructure experience preferred
Security Engineers Experience supporting compliance-driven environments is a plus
Project Coordinators Experience supporting IT infrastructure, telecom, or network modernization projects preferred

Responsibilities

Network Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Support a 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment through shift-based work
Network Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Monitor network performance, troubleshoot incidents, and support operational stability
Network Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Work hands-on with enterprise-class networking environments
Network Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Escalate, document, and resolve issues in accordance with SLAs and operational procedures
Security Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Support a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) through shift-based work
Security Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Monitor security events, perform incident response, and support vulnerability mitigation efforts
Security Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Apply network and cybersecurity best practices to protect enterprise environments
Security Operations Engineers (Tiers 1–3) Collaborate with network, engineering, and compliance teams to maintain a secure posture
Network Engineers Install, configure, and maintain core enterprise network infrastructure
Network Engineers Support network modernization, optimization, and ongoing operational needs
Network Engineers Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise network topologies and protocols
Network Engineers Work independently while collaborating across engineering and operations teams
Security Engineers Install, configure, and maintain enterprise security tools and technologies
Security Engineers Support security architecture, operational requirements, and compliance standards
Security Engineers Demonstrate a strong understanding of network security technologies and frameworks
Security Engineers Partner with operations teams to ensure secure, reliable system performance
Project Coordinators Lead and coordinate cutovers from existing infrastructure to Peraton’s network environment
Project Coordinators Manage schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications across technical and client teams
Project Coordinators Serve as a client-facing point of coordination throughout implementation phases
Project Coordinators Bring strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills