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Peraton is seeking a Network Engineer in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable network infrastructure encompassing LAN/WAN technologies, routing protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and network security tools.
  
• Proactively monitor network performance, uptime, and capacity, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring optimal network health.
  
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions.
  
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies.
  
• Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending new solutions to enhance network performance, security, and efficiency.
  
• Collaborate effectively with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with other systems and applications.
  
• Mentor and guide others to include junior network engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
  
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation, providing after-hours support for critical network incidents.

This position is fully on-site M-F in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area. The hours are 10am-6pm.