Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer Peraton is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer. The Network Engineer will design plans for network communications systems, provide documentation for network architecture, conduct testing of network design, and monitor network hardware operations to ensure proper configuration. The role plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades, advises users on hardware requirements and limitations, maintains technical expertise in routers, firewalls, switches, and sensors, troubleshoots network issues, recommends solutions to leadership, uses change management processes for approvals, and leads more junior engineers on the team. Job Locations US-OK-Tinker AFB | US-AL-MAFB-Gunter Annex | US-OH-Columbus Responsibilities Implementation and Deployment – Oversee the deployment of new infrastructure systems and make changes to existing infrastructure. Add, remove, or modify firewall rules on Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto devices. Troubleshoot network issues in a multi‑site and enterprise environment. Experience with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. Perform code upgrades on network infrastructure. Incident Management – Monitor infrastructure performance and health, respond to and resolve incidents and outages. Ensure proper configuration management of network configuration items. Participate in organization meetings, town halls, and similar events to integrate into the organization structure. Operate and maintain Big IP F5 partitions, including architecture, configuration, and ongoing operational support. Be familiar with Department of Defense network security requirements and engineer, configure, and operate enterprise security appliances such as firewalls, WAF appliances, and load balancers to support the connectivity of distributed enterprise applications and application load balancing requirements across the enterprise. Qualifications 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD. 12 years with HS diploma. Must be a US citizen. Must have an active Secret clearance. Must have 8570 Certification – Security +. Experience with Cisco ACI. Experience with network infrastructure. Experience with the configuration and operation of Cisco and Juniper switching and routing infrastructure. Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr