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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $234,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cisco IOS, Information Systems, Network Packet, Junos, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Database Tools and Utilities
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9027786/network-engineer

## About the Role

* Minimum of 12 years of IT related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline is required. Fifteen (15) years total of IT related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
 * 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.



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