Peraton

Network Administrator, Journeyman

Peraton  •  $80k - $128k/yr  •  Herndon, VA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Network Administrator Journeyman to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor WAN links, IP networks, circuits, and enterprise services (data, voice, video) within 24/7 NOC operations to ensure availability, security, and performance.
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, web proxies, VoIP systems, and virtual infrastructure across CONUS and state ICANs.
  • Execute hardware replacements, software updates, device reconfiguration, and endpoint management for NIPRNet and SIPRNet modernization tasks.
  • Apply STIG/IAVM/RMF‑aligned configurations, maintain compliance records, and support DCWF work roles and accreditation evidence.
  • Support cloud and enterprise hosting environments by performing patching, tuning, and configuration updates for IaaS/PaaS/SaaS and virtual platforms.
  • Maintain availability records, managed‑service documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and network diagrams to support change management and COOP/DR capabilities.
  • Use SIEM and scanning tools to review alerts, apply mitigations, and assist vulnerability remediation and incident response with SOC/CIRT/NETCOM/ARCYBER/RCC‑ARNG.
  • Support Army 365, enterprise email, account provisioning, circuit management, and site implementation activities.
  • Update automation scripts, workflows, and ticketing practices to improve operational efficiency and support ITIL/DoDAF processes.
  • Assist sustainment, installation planning, material estimates, and documentation updates to enhance network reliability, scalability, and security.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

  • Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering; OR
    • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: 4C‑255N (CP); 4‑11‑C22 (CP); 4‑11‑C23; 102‑25S30‑C45 (NS); Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate) Playlist; DISA (441) Training); OR
    • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CEH; CompTIA Cloud+; GCIH; GICSP; GSEC; Security+; SSCP).
  • Required experience and skills:

    • Network engineering/administration or NOC operations experience supporting enterprise or DoD environments.
    • Hands‑on experience with routing/switching, firewall/VPN configuration, VoIP system administration, DNS, and virtualization platforms.
    • Practical knowledge of STIG application, patching cycles, vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Nessus), and RMF evidence practices.
    • Proficiency with monitoring/SIEM tools, ticketing systems, network automation/ scripting (PowerShell/Python), and configuration management.
    • Ability to troubleshoot complex cross‑domain incidents, coordinate escalations, and produce operational documentation and runbooks.
  • Desired:

    • Prior DoD/ARNG/NETCOM/NOC experience supporting multi‑domain (NIPR/SIPR/cloud) networks.
    • Experience with SD‑WAN, WAN optimization, automated provisioning, and large‑scale site implementations.
    • Familiarity with COOP/DR planning for network services and mastery of network performance tuning and capacity planning.

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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

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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About Peraton

At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2017
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