Job Description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cisco ISE Network Engineer will be working on innovative network design and operation supporting our Social Security Administration customer. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and be a part of a first-class organization working on complex, leading edge network technology. In this role, the selected individual will be responsible for providing engineering expertise for complex multi-service networking.

The Network Engineer is responsible for engineering, and supporting of the network design, deployment and operations for a large government customer located in Baltimore, Maryland.  This position requires from 25% to 50% travel to our customer site located in Baltimore, MD. This selected individual is required to be onsite 2-3 times a per week, as needed by our customer.

What you will do:

• Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation requirements.
• Configure routing protocols, complex switch networks, and Fabric Path configurations
• Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to pre-engineered design templates.
• Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation.
• Upgrade configuration of existing network equipment to support new features and functions.
• Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations.
• Continually review the customer's network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance and reliability.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions.
• Test LAN/WAN and WLAN equipment software (i.e.: IOS, NXOS)
• Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures.
• Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability.
• Monitor for opportunities to improve the customer service delivery practices.
• Perform on-going management of network installation and upgrade projects and maintain deployment schedules.
• Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to Government customer and Northrop Grumman management.
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Maintain and extend expertise in applicable areas of network and computer hardware and software technology.
• Understand Network requirements of remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data Centers. Define equipment, cables, adapters and configurations needed to upgrade buildings and sites to established standard .

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA with 8 years of experience, MS/MA and 6 years experience or 3 years with PhD, or High School Diploma and 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Must have 4 years’ of experience administering and using the Cisco ISE platform
• Must have 4 years of experience in a System Administration discipline with experience administering VMware vCenter, Unix/Linux and Windows platforms.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience with Cisco router and switch configuration commands and configuring network authentication using the TACACS and RADIUS protocols.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience configuring management tools using to use the SNMP protocol 
• as well as Microsoft Active Directory user account administration
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Python scripting language
• Must have Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Certification.
• Must be located into commutable distance to Baltimore/Woodlawn, MD office to support on-site role requirements 2-3 times a week with our customer
• Must be a US Citizen 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passed Cisco Certified Internetworking Professional – Enterprise Core exam within the last two years.
• A minimum 4 years of experience writing Python scripting language and Regular Expression
• A minimum 5 years of experience implementing Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) product in a large multi-data centers and enterprise environment.
• A minimum 5 years of experience deploying Cisco Virtual Private Network product such as Cisco ASA and Cisco Wireless LAN in a multi office and large campus environment.
• At least 5 years of experience working with physical media and equipment associated with each wired and wireless networking.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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