Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.

This position will be on site for the first 6 weeks and then will move to hybrid in Boston, MA.

The Sr. Network Engineer will be responsible for providing and managing a network infrastructure and security architecture that supports the needs and goals of the SEC. To support the continuous availability and performance of applications and services provided to the public and other divisions under the Secretary’s office. He/She will plan, implement and support network and security solutions at multiple locations around the state including the main office at 1 Ashburton, the State Archives building at Columbia Point, various Registry of Deeds offices in each County of the state and an established DR site. After hours availability is required in order to respond to emergencies, and to perform system maintenance that cannot be completed during normal business hours.

Day to Day Work Responsibilites:

• All aspects of network and security engineering: design, implementation, optimization, monitoring and troubleshooting of our LAN, WAN, WLAN and DR networks.

• Configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, proxies, accelerators and wireless technologies.

• Ensure access, to all information systems, is controlled, both internally and externally, relative to the level of potential risk and recommend appropriate corrections.

• Participate in computer security incident response efforts and other security related investigations as needed.

• Utilize systems expertise and knowledge of software, hardware, networks, and/or storage to work across the business to evaluate business needs and design/manage end-to-end technical solutions.

• Leverage industry best practices to assess, design, test, implement and support new and existing multi-tier solutions in multiple sites and data centers.

• Performs network performance and tuning activities.

• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design, configuration, planning and trouble locating procedures.

• Handles provisioning and capacity planning

• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation, internet resources and any other means at your disposal.

• Participates in disaster recovery planning and testing

 Operational Management:

• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.

• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, and other network appliances.

• Network asset management, including maintenance of network inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.

• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.

• Manage all network security solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or a Masters degree and 3 years of experience or a High School diploma 9 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Extensive experience as a network engineer in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures.
• Proven experience with the continuous delivery of applications and network services in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in managing and optimizing Cisco wireless networks to ensure seamless connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE configuration, deployment, and management.
• Proficiency in managing Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, as well as Checkpoint, Fortinet, and OpManager solutions. Experience with Brocade and Arista SAN switches is a strong advantage.
• In-depth technical knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VPC, VRF, VDS, MPLS, and SD-WAN.
• Advanced skills in security policy administration, including managing access control lists (ACLs) and familiarity with IPS/IDS, port scanning, and penetration testing tools.
• Expertise in foundational networking concepts, particularly OSI Layers 1–4, for designing and troubleshooting robust network architectures.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret packet captures using tools like tcpdump and Wireshark for network diagnostics.
• Solid understanding of ITIL or a comparable IT Service Management framework, with a focus on aligning network operations with organizational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco certified - CCNP/CyberOps Professional preferred
• Scripting capabilities a plus
• Ability to analyze packet captures (tcpdump/Wireshark)
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding and expertise for deployment of networking technologies in a virtualized environment
• Use of network monitoring tools, such as OpManager, Netflow, Nagios, MRTG etc.
• Ability to use problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis to resolve issue.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects
• Ability to work collaboratively and assume a technical leadership role when required
• Ability to explain network concepts to both fellow technical staff in detail, and to non-technical staff at an appropriate level.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• An interest in working hard and being challenged in a fast-paced environment, and having fun while doing it