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Network Architect

Peraton
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Laurel, MD, USA
Aug 01, 2026

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering science, or related discipline and minimum of 14 years of system engineering experience is required. Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Five (5) years of additional SE related experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, totaling 19 years of SE experience.
  • Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
  • Experience with designing network solutions using TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and IPv6/SRv6 (Segment Routing v6)
  • Experience with designing network solutions using Ethernet Technology (10G, 100G)
  • Experience with designing secure network solutions using IPSEC, MACSEC, VPNs
  • Proficiency with Cisco IOS and JUNOS
  • Proficiency coordinating with vendor on solution technical feasibility, in addition to escalation of network hardware, software and/or other configuration issues
  • Experience developing technical business case for development activities
  • Minimum of DoD8570 IAT Level 2 Certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to develop test plans and conduct testing of architectures as required
  • Ability to perform Tier 3 sustainment as required
  • Advanced vendor certification desirable (Cisco and /or Juniper) such as CCIE or CCNP or equivalent

Salary Range Estimate:

 

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.

 

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.

 

Job ID

168343

Security Clearance

TS/SCI
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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