Peraton · 19 hours ago
Network Communications Engineer
US-WA-Bremerton
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Network Communications Engineer to maintain and optimize network operations, plan installations, and evaluate new technologies for enhanced network capabilities.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintains smooth operation of local area, world wide and virtual private networks (VPN)
Plans, evaluates, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network
Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc
May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings
Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions
Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems
Designs and plans network communications systems
Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
Conducts testing of network design. Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options
Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network
Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations
Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc
Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience; or Masters degree and 0 years; or Associate's degree and 4 years' experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 6 years experience
Requires an active TS/SCI level clearance
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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