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Network Engineer

Peraton
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Chantilly, VA, USA
Aug 01, 2026

Required qualifications:

  • An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain or maintain a polygraph, if required. 
  • Associates degree in Engineering or Computer Technology and 7 years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Technology and 5 years of network engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree and 3 years of network engineering experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Candidate must meet DoD 8140 intermediate requirements for a Network Operations Specialist work role at an advanced or above proficiency.
  • Experience supporting designing, building, and maintaining networks in a classified environment.
  • Experience configuring VLANS, VPNs, firewalls/switches/routers (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.), networking and using network management functions and tools.
  • Secures network and maintains device software up to date in accordance with DOD policies.
  • Strong understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
  • You have 3-5 years of experience operating/maintaining/troubleshooting DoD encryption/COMSEC equipment.
  • Background in supporting software and/or network operations with a clear understanding of networking fundamentals

Desired qualifications:

  • You are able to effectively communicate both with customers and technical staff.
  • You have experience working with UNIX and/or LINUX systems in a network environment.
  • Experience creating, modifying, and troubleshooting Ansible playbooks for system configuration and/or system sustainment activities (e.g. patching)
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making ability.
  • You are detail/process oriented, can multi-task, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, the customer and user organizations across DoD

Benefits:

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

 

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Job ID

167562

Security Clearance

Top Secret
About Peraton

At Peraton, we’re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We’re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

We’re not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done, no matter the challenge.

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