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Peraton · 11 hours ago

Network Engineer - Aruba Platform - 2nd or 3rd shift

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a driven Network Engineer to join their dynamic Network and Unified Communications Architecture team, responsible for supporting the creation and review of network designs and conducting hardware evaluations.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate LAN/WAN performance and capacities to identify problem areas or bottlenecks

Perform a variety of network management services related to the operation, performance, or availability of data communications networks

Responsibility for overall performance and availability of networks

Provide LAN/WAN support with skill in network analysis, integration, and tuning

Analyze client LANs/WANs, isolate source of problems recommends reconfiguration and implementation of new network hardware to increase performance

Work with customers and operations staff in scheduling preventive and emergency maintenance to include resolution of customer tickets

Support on-call duty on a as needed basis, in response to network outages after 6-9 months of service

Implement networking technologies and concepts (such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols)

Management of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones, call managers, and gateways

Qualification

CCNA CertificationCCNP CertificationCisco Unified CommunicationsAruba products experienceLAN/WAN technologiesNetwork troubleshootingCisco IOS/Junos OSFirewallsPacket analysis toolsSolarWinds monitoringInvestigative drivePrioritizeWritten communicationVerbal communicationSelf-motivated

Required

An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required

Must be able to support 2nd or 3rd shift hours

Bachelor's degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and five (5) years relevant experience; or a Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; or a PhD and zero (0) years of relevant experience; or a High School Diploma/GED and nine (9) years of relevant experience in the above-cited duties may be substituted in lieu of a completed higher education degree

Must possess either a CCNA Certification or a CCNP Certification

Must have experience with Aruba products

Experience and understanding with Cisco and Juniper devices, VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN technologies, and/or routing & switching

Experience in two (2) to three (3) of the following areas: Network troubleshooting, Routers/switches, Cisco IOS/Junos OS, Firewalls, NetScout/Wireshark or any other packet investigation/analysis tools, SolarWinds monitoring or database tools, Call Manager & unity or other OSCP, DNS, QoS, VPN

Operational experience with local and wide area network infrastructures (including routers, firewalls, switches, servers, and related hardware)

Previous experience supporting a Government and/or Department of Defense customer

Preferred

A current/valid IAT LVL III Certification (Security+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, and CCSP)

Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (formerly Cisco CallManager, now known as Cisco Unified CM or CUCM) and Cisco Meeting Server (CMS) platforms is highly desired

Experience and understanding of CCNA and CCNP layer 2 and 3 network configurations to include OSPF EIGRP, BGP, VLANS, and IPSEC enabled GRE tunnels as well as basic CallManger phone provisioning tasks

An Engineering degree with a networking focus

Ability to generate documentation that describes standard operating procedures, which will be used by help desk personnel

Experience with application of DoD IAVAs and STIGs

Proficient in network monitoring/management systems familiarity

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Strong investigative drive and listening skills, self-motivated individuals

The ability to work under pressure and be flexible with their time

Ability to prioritize and document tasks is a plus