Network Operations Tier I Analyst

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Network Operations Tier I Analyst to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. In this role you will support the Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP Network Management Support Services provide CBP Network(s) support and is responsible for Network(s) Management, Operations, and Maintenance for all CBP Network(s) infrastructure.

Location: This is a hybrid position based in either Ashburn, VA, Springfield, VA or Orlando, FL. Candidates must reside near one of these locations to be considered.

Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, 3 days on, 4 days off rotation, with rotating Wednesdays.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• The Tier 1 Analyst is the NOC first tier of NOC support responsible for initial triage of enterprise events and incidents with the goal of quickly resolving the issue or escalating to NOC Tier 2 support. Includes both customer telephone support as well as electronically submitted requests.
• Provides polite and friendly customer service.
• The NOC Tier 1 Analyst will be responsible for monitoring network services and responding to events and alarms, supporting the incident management process, including defining the impact, properly escalating, and resolving incidents.
• Documents incident status and solutions in incident database tools.
• In addition, the Tier 1 Analyst will support service and change requests for a highly critical and dynamic WAN/LAN/MAN environment.
• The NOC operates 24/7/365, the NOC will be staffed with shift schedules and the candidate will a member of a team working one of those shifts.
• The Tier 1 technicians are part of the NOC Team that collectively work to operate and maintain the Network to meet performance and stability requirements, allowing our customer to meet our business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or a High School diploma and 4 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Public Trust, which may take up to 12 months or longer to complete.
• Experience routing and switching/Firewall (FW)/load balancing
• Working understanding of the OSI model Layers 1-3
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP and the functions of network technologies.
• Relevant service desk/phone support experience
• Must be able to work shift work (2-4 days on site depending on customer direction)
• Knowledge of Cisco Switches and Routers
• Operational knowledge of Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Operational knowledge of F5 Load Balancer devices
• Operational knowledge of Network Monitoring tools
• Use of ServiceNow ticketing application in a NOC environment.
• Candidate must demonstrate understanding of Incident, Change, Problem and Request management practices

Preferred Qualifications (Certifications)

• Cisco Routing and Switching
• CCNA Routing and Switching
• Riverbed, Netcool, SPLUNK, network monitoring tools

Details

Target Salary Range: $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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