Network Engineer

Peraton Inc
Fort Meade, MD, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$86,000.0 - $138,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cisco IOS Information Systems Network Packet Junos Network Troubleshooting Network Routers Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Database Tools and Utilities

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years of IT related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline is required. 5 additional years of IT related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree, totaling 11 years of IT experience. 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD.
  • Active DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher is required (i.e. Security+)
  • Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:

  • Network troubleshooting
  • Routers/switches
  • Cisco IOS/Junos OS
  • Firewalls
  • Hubs/Bridges/gateways
  • Network packet investigation/analysis tools
  • Database tools

Experience providing highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.

Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required. Salary Range Estimate

Benefits & conditions

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees., Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

About the company

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Supports a secure, world-wide, and highly reliable communications?infrastructure by providing Architecture, Design, Development, Testing and?Implementation of Network Services for Wide?Area Networks (WAN), Campus Area Networks (CAN), Data Center Networks (DCN), and Satellite Communications (SATCOM).

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies to join our dynamic team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

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