Cisco Network Engineer

Peraton is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Network Engineer to join our Support Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing network engineering for a primarily Cisco-based network, while supporting mission-critical network infrastructure across enterprise environments.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN solutions using Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor, acknowledge, report, and address alerts provided through the Network Management System (SolarWinds Orion) in the pursuit of maintaining 99.9% uptime of the network
• Replace all network equipment as needed
• Follow procedures established and provided for systems administration tasks, as well as making suggestions for improvement
• Apply network security best practices, including access control lists (ACLs), firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Provide Tier II/III network support, diagnose complex issues, and coordinate vendor escalation as needed.
• Stay current on Cisco technologies, tools, and certifications to ensure alignment with industry and organizational standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree of Science and 5 years of professional work experience, or High School Diploma and 9 years of professional work experience
• US Citizenship required; must have an active Secret clearance
• Possess an industry certification in the field of Networking, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent
• Must have Cisco network engineering experience
• Working knowledge of SolarWinds Orion platform (or similar) and Cisco ISE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a Federal or DoD environment
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills