Peraton · 16 hours ago
Network Engineer Senior
Pope AFB, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide technical and management leadership for network support functions, ensuring operational effectiveness and minimal communication disruptions in support of national security operations.
RoboticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architects, designs, and implements advanced technical diagnostic strategies to identify, analyze, and resolve complex network performance issues across global transport systems
Drives the strategic planning and execution of proactive monitoring and predictive troubleshooting methodologies for satellite communication and other network environments
Is COOP trained and functions as a technical expert in providing expert network troubleshooting capabilities that ensure continuous operational effectiveness and minimal communication disruptions
Leads efforts to coordinate with DISA OSC and Command SATOPS-ISR for pushing out routing configurations and implementing network changes
Develops and implements advanced solutions for end-to-end network infrastructure testing and connectivity verification
Evaluates the overall effectiveness of network troubleshooting solutions, identifying trends, and recommending major changes to enhance resilience and optimize C2ISR capabilities
Mentors and supervises journeyman and junior Network Administrators Engineers, fostering skill development and ensuring consistency in solution quality and adherence to best practices
Collaborates strategically with other engineering teams and Government stakeholders to align troubleshooting solutions with broader C2ISR objectives
Leads the development of technical documentation for advanced diagnostic strategies, troubleshooting procedures, and network incident management, setting standards for clarity and effectiveness
Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Task Order portal; Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate);; MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk;; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC; eMASS internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams
Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: Microsoft Word; Excel; SharePoint; Confluence; ServiceNow; Jira; endpoint monitoring tools; Network diagnostic platforms... SolarWinds, packet analyzers, SNMP, and command-line diagnostics, packet capture analysis (e.g., Wireshark) Service Desk ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy); network diagramming software (Visio, Lucidchart); network modeling and simulation software (OPNET, Riverbed Modeler, MATLAB)
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Network Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level; Minimum of 6 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 4 years' experience with a MS/MA or 2 years' experience with a Ph.D. or 10 Years' w/o a degree or 8 years' with AS/AA degree
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DoD 8140 role for WRC: 441; Element: IT; Work Role: Network Operations Specialist; Proficiency Level: Intermediate / Ability to obtain
Preferred
DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
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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