Peraton is seeking a motivated Network Engineer / Network Monitoring Engineer to join our team supporting the U.S. Army Europe Regional Cyber Center (RCC-E). 

Location: Wiesbaden, Germany.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the network management software run by the RCC-E.

Key responsibilities include:

• Network Management & Software Support:

  • Oversee and manage the network monitoring software suite, including Spectrum, CAPC, NetFlow Analyzer, and JasperSoft Reporting.
  • Maintain an up-to-date operational understanding of the USAREUR network topology.
  • Monitor network performance and implement advanced reporting solutions to improve network operations.

• Software Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

  • Perform software upgrades and troubleshoot issues as they arise with the aforementioned applications.
  • Collaborate with Linux administrators to enhance the performance of Linux-based systems supporting the applications.
  • Ensure system compliance by conducting security checks in alignment with STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) requirements.

• User Support & Training:

  • Provide assistance to users in operating the network management tools.
  • Conduct user training sessions twice a month for a base of approximately 500 users.

• Additional Skills:

  • You will have the opportunity to work with Linux, Python, and Ansible, and gain exposure to VMware environments.
  • Experience with SharePoint administration, Windows and Linux Server management is a plus.
  • If you are passionate about networking, familiar with automation tools like Ansible, and enjoy optimizing systems, this role offers an exciting opportunity to integrate these skills.

Required:

• Education: 
  • A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an Associate degree plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR,
  • Completion of an industry certified training in a relevant cyber security area such as IAT I, IAT II, IAT III, etc. may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., a major industry certification with 7 years of experience) and may be considered equivalent to a technical associates degree plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR, 
  • HS and 12 years of specialized experience in the relevant field.
• Experience:
  • Network monitoring or performance monitoring software experience, which may include tools such as SolarWinds, SNMPc, Spectrum, or other modern network monitoring platforms.
• Certification:
  • Must hold an active DoD 8140-approved certification for DCWF job code 451 (e.g., CASP, CCNP Security, ISC2 CCSP). 
  • ONE of the following: Azure Developer Associate OR CA Spectrum Administrator or NETCool Administrator.
• Future Certification Requirement:
  • Candidates must obtain, within 6 months of hire, one of the following certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist, or Broadcom Spectrum certification.
• Citizenship:
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance:
  • An active Secret security clearance (or higher) is required.