Lead Network Engineer Job at Peraton, Washington DC

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  • Peraton
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This individual will lead a team of network engineers, providing Tier 1–3 support in a primarily Cisco-based environment, while ensuring the network meets required service level uptime through proactive monitoring, incident response, and system upgrades.

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of network engineers supporting a secure, scalable, and highly available network infrastructure.
  • Deliver Tier 1–3 network support, leveraging manufacturer support contracts as needed.
  • Monitor and respond to alerts via SolarWinds Orion; log incidents in the Service Desk system.
  • Oversee life-cycle management of network hardware, replacing end-of-life or unsupported equipment.
  • Ensure on-site coverage during core hours at required facilities.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to the network engineering team.
  • Comply with and contribute to established system administration procedures.
  • Collaborate with Customer on recommendations for network performance, procedures, and security improvements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience, or a Master’s degree and 10 years of  experience, Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or or High school diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance to be considered. 
  • Strong hands-on experience with configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking tools such as SolarWinds, as well as working knowledge of LAN/WAN, VPNs, and TCP/IP protocols.
  • Required Certifications:
    • Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher (e.g., CCNP).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CompTIA Network+/CompTIA A+
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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

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