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Network Security Engineer

Peraton
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Chantilly, VA, USA
Sep 21, 2026
Overview 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Deconfliction with mission partners.Scripting and development experience with Python, SQL, Web Applications, Networking; experience in cyber.Extensive experience serving in a senior network security engineer position or other relevant cyber security position.Resource will work closely with management and provide technical support to a multi-discipline team. Qualifications Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhDActive Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.Proficiency working in a Linux environment - Debian, Kali, Centos or Ubuntu.Familiar with computer networking technology and terminology (ip addresses, tcp/udp, firewalls, etc.).Experience configuring network devices (eg., routers, switches, etc.).Experience performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization (e.g., Wireshark, TCPdump, etc.).Understanding of network/cyber security, penetration testing and information security practices.Understanding of Linux network security tools - (e.g., Metasploit, netcat, nmap, etc.).Experience using scripting languages for development, modification, automation, parsing data seta and network monitoring (e.g., bash, Perl, Python, etc.).Experience building virtual infrastructure - (e.g., vSphere).Experience in either design, implementation, procurement or maintenance of network infrastructure.Ability to work with stakeholders and developers to engage in joint project planning and execution.

Job ID

167418

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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