LAN- Intermediate Network Analytics

Peraton is currently seeking a LAN Network Administrator

The LAN Network Administrator supports enterprise operations by analyzing, maintaining, and administering Local Area Network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity, efficient performance, and secure operation across user and system environments. This role works in a dynamic setting to evaluate hardware and software, resolve LAN issues, implement configuration changes, and maintain compliance and documentation standards for mission‑critical network assets.

• Manage and maintain LAN architectures, including switching, routing, cabling, and communications hardware.
• Research, test, and evaluate LAN hardware/software to recommend reliable and compatible solutions.
• Analyze LAN traffic and utilization trends to ensure efficient performance and capacity planning.
• Interface with users, technical teams, and vendors to determine hardware needs, installation requirements, and upgrade paths.
• Support LAN infrastructure across the organization, resolving local connectivity and communication issues.
• Identify and recommend LAN equipment upgrades including switches, cabling, patch panels, and physical connectivity components.
• Perform and oversee physical cable runs including routing, labeling, termination, and testing of copper and fiber connections.
• Test and evaluate LAN systems for efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing environments.
• Develop LAN installation and troubleshooting procedures for hardware, software, and physical infrastructure.
• Maintain LAN documentation including diagrams, port‑density lists, cabling maps, and configuration baselines.
• Perform STIG/IAVA compliance and routine diagnostics while executing supervised configuration changes on LAN devices.

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree; 4 years with Associate's degree.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.