Senior Network Engineer

Peraton seeking a Network Engineer will be responsible for network operations, administration and engineering tasks. They will participate in the ongoing support for on-premise network systems using current and emerging technologies along with supporting and migrating AWS environments. Maintains overall network health and carries out network tasks based on business objectives. Responsible for administration, documentation, and security of network equipment. Works well with others in a team environment.

The individual will be knowledgeable in the installation, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of AWS cloud environments along with routing/switching, firewalls, and load balancers. The individual should be knowledgeable in overall networking and security standards along with design, implementation, and administration. This individual will coordinate installations with vendors to assure a smooth transition on worked projects.

What you will do:

• Plan and execute Network/Security changes and ensure performance and security are maintained.
• Installs, configures, services, repairs, and maintains hardware and software for network
• Implements required hardware upgrades and repairs inoperative devices to maintain mission capability.
• Completes all required installation documentation and will be knowledgeable in network cable installation techniques and labeling schemes.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment, requiring effective interactions and communications.
• Make recommendation for improvements.
• Work with vendors to resolve issues and platform upgrades

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree
• Working knowledge in the design, configuration, and deployment of AWS cloud, in a multi-site network environment. AWS skills should include, but not limited to, SysOPS, NACLs, security groups, routing via AWS DirectConnect/Transit Gateways, AWS Git, CodeCommit, CodePipeline, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting the above-mentioned AWS services.
• Working knowledge of network perimeter devices, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and 3 configured network equipment.
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols to include, but not limited to, TCP/IP, IPSec, LLDP, LADP, LACP, STP
• Monitor and maintain environment which includes routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, remote VPN, proxies, NTP.
• Administers network management tools to include configuration, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and management of system baselines.
• Solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Public Trust is a plus