Networking Engineer Analyst / Secret

Peraton•Arlington, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Engineer Analyst to support a new initiative focused on migrating a client's existing software and applications to a new cloud-based environment, specifically Microsoft Azure. The role involves reviewing current software, assisting with the setup and configuration of the new environment, and establishing clear processes for its ongoing management and maintenance. This position is flexible for occasional telework but requires the candidate to be local to the work location in Arlington, VA or Beltsville, MD.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in IT/Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or Cybersecurity. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
Possess (or ability to obtain prior to start) and maintain one of the following certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, VCA DCV, PPDA, Agile IC, or SNOW App Dev.
Hands-on experience with network/asset discovery tools (e.g., Nmap, Spectr, GhostCrew, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar).
Working knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
Practical experience querying/extracting data from Active Directory and/or a CMDB.
Familiarity with Windows Server administration (patch levels, service inventories, configuration review).
Basic understanding of security baseline standards (e.g., NIST, CIS benchmarks).
Understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall rule analysis, and common ports/protocols.
Ability to read and interpret system architecture diagrams and network topology maps.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Scripting ability (PowerShell or Python).
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Resource Manager (ARM) structure, to understand eventual migration target.
Experience supporting federal or Department of State IT environments.
Familiarity with Power Platform, Databricks, or similar enterprise tools.
Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct discovery of software, applications, systems, and networks using automated scanning/discovery/validation tools (e.g., Spectr, GhostCrew, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or equivalent).
Query and extract asset data from source systems (e.g., Active Directory, SCCM/Endpoint Manager, ServiceNow CMDB).
Perform gap analysis comparing discovered assets against existing documentation/baselines, flagging vulnerabilities, non-compliant configurations, and redundant/duplicate assets.
Support publication of the baseline inventory and participate in continuous validation cycles.
Assist in executing the Operating Model phase once inventory work is complete, supporting environment build-out, migration, and transition activities under senior direction.
Support the Intelligence Integration phase following completion of the Operating Model work, assisting with mapping and documentation of the bi-directional intelligence-sharing model.