Network (NOC shift) Engineer / Technician

Responsibilities

We are seeking a NOC technician or Network Engineer to support a network providing network monitoring and network outage support to our U.S. Navy Customer on site at primarily the Washington Navy Yard, DC with some travel to the Arlington, VA location.

What will you do:

• Work in a team environment and be responsible for creating incident tickets, troubleshooting network-related incidents, contacting site POCs for touch labor support, working with various circuit providers to obtain the status of repair for circuits, and coordinating efforts to resolve network outages.
• Create and resolve incident cases using BMC Remedy ITSM.
• Gain exposure to a variety of technologies including enterprise radio, microwave back-hauls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor and maintain a network supporting emergency services and first responders by helping to troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain network availability.
• Update customers and government representatives on network issues that are varied and range from simple to complex.
• Provide knowledge and technical assistance in the areas of installation, maintenance, and support of network infrastructure following established methodologies and processes.
• Perform root cause analysis, problem determination, and support of technical issues related to basic router/switch/firewall configurations, circuit outages, and diverse routing protocols.
• Handle network issues through troubleshooting network infrastructure problems.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• BS and 2 Years, or in lieu of degree HS+ 6 years of applicable experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS.
• Must be able to obtain a Comptia Security + certification per DOD 8570 policy compliance within 90 days after employment if you do not currently hold this certification.
• Must be able to obtain a networking certification (CCNA, JNCIA, etc.) within 120 days after employment if you do not currently hold a certification.

Desired Experience:

• Active CCNA, JNCIA certification, or other networking certification.
• Proficiency in Network Monitoring.
• Good analytical skills and experience with troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with cable plant management for data and service provider connectivity.
• Reliable self-starter that can work in a team environment with the ability to follow instructions when needed and complete tasks in a timely fashion.

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.