Sr Network Engineer / Active TS, Linux

Peraton is seeking a Sr Network Engineer with the Federal Strategic Cyber programs to support a high-impact cybersecurity and technology program focused on securing global infrastructure and enabling innovative, effective, and secure business processes. 

Location: Beltsville, MD.

Role and Responsibilities: 

You will join the Federal Strategic Cyber Program, a multidisciplinary initiative that delivers comprehensive support across the following domains:

• Technical and engineering
• Data analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Management and operations
• Logistical coordination
• Administrative services

The program’s mission is to advise and assist the Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate in safeguarding a global cyber infrastructure. This includes the protection of networks, systems, information assets, and mobile devices. The program also plays a proactive role in identifying, assessing, and responding to emerging cyber risks and threats.

You will:  

• Manage ESXi infrastructure and perform day-to-day health checks and reports as necessary.
• Develop new trends toward platform growth to align with new technologies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with customer teams and stakeholders as needed to brief on the health and functionality of the infrastructure and updates as needed.
• Participate in research and implementation of new security tools and techniques.
• Thorough understanding of Linux and scripting.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 14 Years with bachelor’s degree; 12 Years with Masters; 9 Years with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement. 
• To be considered for this position, applicants must either currently hold one of the professional certifications listed below or obtain one prior to their start date. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment.
• CASP+ CE
• CISSP (or Associate)
• CSSLP
• Security+ CE
• Project+
• Agile Scrummaster

• Linux and scripting experience. 
• Have a track record of having utilized scripting in a day-to-day operation.
• Proven capability designing, implementation and modification of IT deployment tools.
• Proven proficiency in preparing reports for stakeholders pertaining to the technology utilized.
• Skilled at achieving timely/on-schedule completion of assigned tasks, reports, and briefings as necessary for the customer.
• Maintain tech/cyber awareness by staying current on advances in the field of IT.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top-Secret security clearance.