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Cyber Network Operator

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and install network technologies such as routers, switches, database servers and related technologies to rehearse operational activity.
  • Train colleagues and mission partners on operational methodology, tool development, equipment functionality, and technical/operational deconfliction.
  • Obtain operational infrastructure for use as intermediate operational launch platforms.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
  • Government certification or equivalent
  • Ability to evaluate and articulate technical risk
  • Understanding of computer networking architecture
  • Proficiency with network-security technologies: firewalls, proxies, ipchains, iptables, SNORT, NMAP and related products
  • Proficiency with basic internet functionality, ISPs and network traffic
  • Possess system administration level knowledge of operating systems (i.e., Window, Unix, Linux, Mac OS, Mobile OS's etc.)
  • Ability to convey technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to apply analytical thinking to decision-making and problem solving
  • Understanding of fundamental technical network analysis
  • Ability to train others on operational methodology, tool development, equipment functionality and technical/operational de-confliction
  • Desired Requirements:
  • Certifications: OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with commonly used large-scale service components (webservers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, storage cluster, etc.)

Details

Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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.

Salary : $176,000 - $282,000

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