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Network Engineer

2024-150706
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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.

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join our high performing team. Must be able to work onsite five days a week. Network Engineers provide network engineering, network management, and engineering support to existing Peraton projects. They design and plan Voice Over IP (VoIP) network communications systems, and are responsible for monitoring network hardware and software operations to ensure properly set configuration options. Network Engineers also plan the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the VoIP network. They also advise VoIP network users on hardware and software requirements, configurations, and limitations. They also maintain technical expertise in all areas of VoIP network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, bridges, gateways,. and VoIP network elements.

 

This job posting is for a Network Engineer position on the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Enterprise Voice Services (EVS) program. Peraton Labs will be part of the EVS Engineering team supporting Unified Communications (UC) and Voice Over IP (VoIP) services at DISA.

 

Examples of DISA Network Elements that support EVS are the Cisco UC Manager (CUCM), the Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), the Oracle Networks Session Border Controller (SBC), and the Cisco ASA Firewall. Familiarity with UC and VoIP services provided by Microsoft Office 365 Teams systems, both customer-premise-based and commercial-cloud-network-based, is also a plus.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide for the design, engineering, technical documentation, configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and repair of VoIP network systems (routing, switching, firewall, CUCM, CUBE, SBC, FW), in both a development environment and a production environment
  • Monitor the VoIP network systems using approved network management tools for system outages as well as bottlenecks in performance; recommend improvements to management.
  • Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, requiring professional and effective interactions and communications.
  • Explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel.
  • Be comfortable working individually or in small teams. and on several projects simultaneously.
  • Configure and document VoIP network assets, in both a development environment, and a production environment.
  • Implement required VoIP hardware and software upgrades and repairs to maintain mission capability.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues.
  • Assist Senior Network Engineering staff on the program with completion of deliverables (Weekly Reports, Device Configuration Guides, Device User Guides) for the customer.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year experience with a BS/BA; an additional 4 years of significant relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
  • Able to read and understand a network infrastructure diagram
  • Network device (e.g., Cisco, Dell, Juniper, CUCM, CUBE, Oracle SBC, Cisco ASA) experience.
  • Experience with the configuration and management of routers, switches, CUCM, CUBE, Oracle SBC, Cisco ASA
  • Must have knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of VoIP and IP technologies. Experience in Networking and Application protocols, like SIP, SRTP, DHCP, and DNS. Experience supporting enterprise network environments
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications:

  • Linux/Command Line Terminal familiarity with scripting experience
  • Active CCNA Voice /CCVP certification or several years of experience with Cisco VoIP Network devices
  • Network administrator experience, particularly with VoIP Network Devices
  • Advanced VoIP network protocols understanding (SIP, SRTP, TFTP, CAPF, Cisco Skinny Protocol)
  • A current Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
  • Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical people

Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Our Values

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

  • Paid Time-Off and Holidays
  • Retirement
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Career Development
  • Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Additional Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Care
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