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Peraton

Senior Lead Systems/Network Engineer

Peraton, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000


Peraton Peraton 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 and highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Location: Arlington, VAResponsibilities

Lead and manage small IT Support team and server administrators, manage domain accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment for

Maintain, patch, and update software and hardware used in the digital forensics laboratory to ensure compatibility and effectiveness.Install, troubleshoot, configure, and maintain on-premises network infrastructure, workstations, servers, system hardware, software, and peripheral equipment in accordance with CIF & Department standards.Install, replace, configure, and optimize network routers and switches.Validate and manage network backup and disaster recovery procedures.Document and maintain connectivity diagrams for CIF hosted systems.Propose and implement improvements to modernize existing network architecture and infrastructure to support virtualization and cloud (Azure) integrations.Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current on-premises IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networking, and security components.Identify strengths, weaknesses, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement in the existing infrastructure.Collaborate with key stakeholders, including IT personnel, management, and other relevant groups, to gather insights on infrastructure pain points and business needs.Work with stakeholders to define future IT requirements and goals over the next three years, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and compliance.Produce a detailed 3- to 5-year modernization plan, including milestones, timelines, budget estimates, and recommended technologies.Research and stay updated on emerging technology trends and best practices in IT infrastructure, including cloud computing (e.g., Azure), virtualization, security protocols, and remote access solutions.Identify potential risks associated with the current infrastructure and proposed modernization plan.Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address possible challenges.Integrate new capabilities (e.g., Azure cloud solutions) with the existing laboratory operations.Qualifications

Required:Bachelors in science degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.12 years of relevant, hands-on Network and Server systems administration experience.Minimum of 2 years in a lead, manager, or supervisory role.Possess at least ONE of the following certifications:

CASP+CECCNPCCNA

Possess or be able to obtain before start date:

Security+ certification

Demonstrated ability to execute all responsibilities of this position with high proficiency.Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewall management, and security best practices.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Demonstrated strength in communication and interpersonal skills and in your ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.U.S. citizenship required.Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. You may start with an interim Secret security clearance.Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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