Network Administration, Lead Associate

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, Lead Associate to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.  

The Network Administration, Lead Associate supports the administration and maintenance of enterprise network systems to ensure reliable performance and security. They assist in configuring hardware, monitoring network health, and troubleshooting connectivity issues while maintaining accurate documentation. 

Responsibilities may include: 

The Network Administration, Lead Associate will be responsible for the following, but not limited to: 

• Perform daily administration of network systems including routers, switches, and firewalls. 

• Monitor network performance and availability to identify and resolve issues. 

• Apply configuration changes, patches, and updates to maintain network security and stability. 

• Assist with the installation and integration of new network hardware and software. 

• Troubleshoot connectivity problems and coordinate escalation with senior staff when required. 

• Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, and change logs. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, 0 years with PhD 

• US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI. 

• Experience administering network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls. 

• 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. 

• Familiarity with TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, and basic network segmentation. 

• Experience monitoring network performance and troubleshooting connectivity issues. 

• Ability to apply patches, updates, and configuration changes to maintain security compliance. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Exposure to enterprise networking equipment from vendors such as Cisco or Juniper. 

• Knowledge of VPN configuration and remote access solutions. 

• Understanding of wireless network configuration and troubleshooting. 

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud or virtualized network environments.