Peraton · 12 hours ago
Network Engineer Senior
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $138K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide technical and management leadership for network support functions, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of network capabilities in support of national security operations.
RoboticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a lead network engineering expert within the PMO, driving the management of enterprise-level and site-specific network capability/capacity projects and holding significant responsibility for the technical integrity of their associated PRDs
Leads the identification and definition of technical, architectural, and systematic paths for complex network integration activities, major expansions, and critical site activations, directly influencing the scope and requirements of PRDs, contributing to development of Approved Product Lists and Market Research Reports
Architects and evaluates strategic network solutions, providing expert technical advice to Government leadership POCs on optimizing network capabilities, mitigating risks, and ensuring long-term operational effectiveness, as captured in PRDs. This includes advanced routing/switching designs, QoS implementation, and multi-domain network segmentation
Develops and presents high-level technical and architectural roadmaps for C2ISR network systems, influencing PMO decisions on technology adoption, resource allocation, and program direction, and ensuring PRDs reflect these strategic choices
Directs and coordinates cross-functional teams to integrate network technical considerations into broader C2ISR projects, resolving complex architectural and technical challenges, and ensuring PRD alignment and feasibility for global deployments
Functions as a technical expert across multiple high-impact network assignments, guiding junior and journeyman engineers, and contributing significantly to the strategic expansion and modernization of global C2ISR network infrastructure through the PRD process
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Network Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
Minimum of 8 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 6 years' experience with a MS/MA or 3 years' experience with a PhD. or 12 years' w/o a degree or 10 years' with AS/AA
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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