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Network Engineering - LAN ToR

Peraton, Fort Huachuca, AZ, United States


About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

About The Role
Peraton is currently seeking a Network Engineer – LAN/ToR.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operate and maintain continuous operation of Cisco Nexus layer 2 networks; plan, evaluate, coordinate, and perform installation or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data communication networks.

Configure and deploy Cisco ISE for network access management and Cisco NDFC for network automation and backup configurations.

Perform STIG maintenance to secure IT systems, software and networks for DoD Unclassified and Classified systems.

Understand and utilize various network protocols, including SSH, VPC, VLAN Trunking, STP and other layer 2 technologies.

Be familiar with DoD policies, regulations and governance in relation to IT systems.

Prepare or ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, technical diagrams and other documentation; if no documentation exists, assist in developing it.

Utilize tools to monitor and assess network outages such as DX Spectrum.

Assist with coordination of third‑party maintenance for network equipment or with vendors for third‑party support.

Be willing and available to work outside normal business hours, evenings and weekends, as needed.

Provide on‑call support after business hours and during weekends when required.

Work under general supervision and follow established procedures.

Follow ITIL best practices to manage tickets and processes.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience with a BS/BA; 3 years with an MS/MA; 0 years with a PhD.

Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Benefits
Target salary range: $80,000 – $128,000. Salary is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, individual experience, education, skills and competency, geographic location and business and contract considerations. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, Employee Assistance Program, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company‑paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO Statement
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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