What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administration, Senior Associate position at Peraton?
Responsibilities
Peraton’s Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nation’s security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics, sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure, while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges.
Peraton is seeking a Network Administration, Senior Associate to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.
The Network Administration, Senior Associate performs day-to-day administration of network devices to maintain operational stability, security, and connectivity. They monitor performance, apply changes, and assist in troubleshooting to support mission readiness and end-user requirements.
Responsibilities may include:
The Network Administration, Senior Associate will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:
- Perform daily monitoring of network devices to verify performance and availability.
- Apply routine updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain compliance and stability.
- Assist with basic configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot common connectivity issues for users and escalate complex problems as needed.
- Maintain accurate network documentation including configuration records and change logs.
- Monitor security alerts and support the enforcement of access control policies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, Master's degree with 0 years of experience, 6 years of experience with no degree
- US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI.
- Must comply with DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 441 requirements, holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs related to network monitoring, fault isolation, and performance optimization.
- Experience supporting network device operations in a production environment.
- Familiarity with basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing fundamentals.
- Ability to apply configuration changes, patches, and updates under supervision.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving connectivity issues.
Desired Qualifications:
- Exposure to enterprise networking equipment from vendors such as Cisco or Juniper.
- Basic knowledge of IPv6 addressing and migration planning.
- Understanding of wireless network configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud or virtualized network environments.
Peraton Overview
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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Salary : $66,000 - $106,000