Network Administrator

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable network infrastructure encompassing LAN/WAN technologies, routing protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and network security tools.
• Proactively monitor network performance, uptime, and capacity, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal network health.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement permanent solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending solutions to enhance network performance, security, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with systems and applications.
• Mentor and guide junior network engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Participate in on-call rotations, providing after-hours support for critical network incidents.

Required Experience:

• COMSEC background with experience as the primary COMSEC Responsible Officer.
• Operate cryptographic equipment and secure data transfer devices.
• Implement AFMAN 17-1302-O standards.
• Troubleshoot circuit issues within a DISA environment, including requesting new circuits.
• Provide engineering and operational services on DoD-supported networks.
• Familiarity with routing and switching (MPLS, VPNs) and protocols such as BGP, Spanning Tree, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP.
• Knowledge of multicast protocols and emerging network technologies.
• Design, implement, and manage Cisco ISE solutions for network access control and identity management.
• Develop and enforce network access policies based on roles, devices, and security requirements.
• Configure security policies, rule sets, and network segmentation on Palo Alto firewalls.
• Perform firewall upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct security assessments and audits against DISA STIGs.
• Implement systems according to STIG requirements for classified and unclassified environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, 3 years with PhD; or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
• Active
  
  Certifications:
  
  Security+, CCNA.
• Preferred certifications include Cloud+, GICSP, CEH, SSCP, GCIH.
• Active TS Clearance, SCI eligibility.

Additional

Preferred Qualifications:

CCNP Certification.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company providing solutions across land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace domains, supporting government agencies and armed forces worldwide.

$112,000 - $179,000

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.