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Lead Network Engineer

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About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This individual will lead a team of network engineers, providing Tier 1-3 support in a primarily Cisco-based environment, while ensuring the network meets required service level uptime through proactive monitoring, incident response, and system upgrades.
Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of network engineers supporting a secure, scalable, and highly available network infrastructure
  • Deliver Tier 1-3 network support, leveraging manufacturer support contracts as needed
  • Monitor and respond to alerts via SolarWinds Orion; log incidents in the Service Desk system
  • Oversee lifecycle management of network hardware, replacing end-of-life or unsupported equipment
  • Ensure on-site coverage during core hours at required facilities
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to the network engineering team
  • Comply with and contribute to established system administration procedures
  • Collaborate with Customer on recommendations for network performance, procedures, and security improvements
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience, or High school diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience
  • U.S. Citizenship required; must have an active Secret clearance
  • Strong hands-on experience with configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking tools such as SolarWinds, as well as working knowledge of LAN/WAN, VPNs, and TCP/IP protocols.
  • Certifications:
    • Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher (e.g., CCNP).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CompTIA Network+/CompTIA A+
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Information Technology

  • Industries

    Civil Engineering

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