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.

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.