Network Engineer - Space Domain Awareness

Program Overview

Develops and deploys resilient data processing and mission planning tools to help users respond to space domain threats. Automates information flow for I&W and SDA/SSA, offering advanced tracking, analysis, and planning capabilities, including a unique automated low-to-high data transfer system

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer to support in Chantilly, VA to support as part of a talented, high-performing team. As part of this team you will work with emerging service and distributed computing technologies for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) data processing and distribution.

The Skyfire program, a next gen Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Indications and Warning (I&W) system, establishes a repository of resident space objects (RSOs), finds RSOs of interest, and provides data to ground operators. The Skyfire team uses: programmatics, sensor modeling, and system engineering expertise to deliver this world-class SDA I&W system.

What you'll do:

• Participate in Agile meetings (sprint planning, daily standups, sprint retrospectives, sprint reviews, etc.) and work in an Agile process to plan your work for future sprints and increments
• Work with teams across Group and customers to understand cloud networking requirements for upcoming projects; develop and document Wide Area Networks (WANs) / Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Provide support and guidance to the Tier teams on the identification, isolation and troubleshoot network anomalies.
• Track network system build-out status, specify and configure firewalls, switches, and routers, and support other systems and network engineering tasks, as required.
• Design and implement automation through scripting and other techniques to implement cloud network infrastructure and improve operational efficiencies.
• Create network architectures and designs that are highly available and scalable for new customers systems and solutions to meet defined requirements
• Coordinate with tenant to fully understand incident reported including documenting incident details in ticketing tool, assign as appropriate, and track through completion.
• Use state-of-the-art monitoring tools to gather insight and act upon results
• Create network designs, implementation plans, operational documentation, and continual improvement of cloud network services
• Evaluate and recommend potential cloud networking solutions for inclusion into customer cloud service offerings and application migration solutions; participate in the procurement of network devices.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- contract requires TS/SCI with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• 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. However, four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification or working toward certification.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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