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Mid-Level Network Engineer / active Top Secret

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Quantico, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
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

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Mid-level Network Engineer for its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: On-site, Quantico, VA.

We are seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to design, install, maintain, and optimize network and communications systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in troubleshooting network issues, assisting with architecture design, and implementing security and infrastructure improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of network protocols, topologies, hardware, and security principles to ensure efficient system operations.

  • Gather user network requirements using multiple methodologies and develop technical documentation, system security requirements, and test plans.
  • Design, install, maintain, and evaluate network systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across various protocols, topologies, and hardware environments.
  • Assist with network architecture design, feasibility assessments, and cost studies.
  • Utilize expertise in internetworking, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance and develop network infrastructure.
  • Apply technical and business experience to improve processes for deploying and maintaining network solutions.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop new network designs and contribute to service improvements.
  • Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) as needed to ensure network resilience.
  • Responsible for design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and addressing interoperability for all features and components, including:
    • Switches, firewalls, load balancers, software-defined networking (SDN), and private cloud infrastructure.
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience; or an Associate's degree and 7 years of experience.
    • An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in network engineering, system administration, or cybersecurity.
  • Proficiency in network troubleshooting, infrastructure design, and security implementation.
  • Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, BGP, etc.) and security best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud-based network infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools, automation scripting, and cybersecurity frameworks.

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.

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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

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

Salary : $104,000 - $166,000

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