Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Join  Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by  cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are  seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI  cleared  Network Engineer –  SME to support this mission  at  MacDill Air Force Base, Florida .

Responsibilities:

As a Network Engineer -  SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides leadership for network engineering support functions across the T ask  O rder ,  establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for optimizing the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure systems. Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
• Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of comprehensive technical analysis and optimization strategies for complex, mission-critical C2ISR Transport Infrastructure.
• Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in advanced network engineering and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for  maintaining a robust and resilient communication infrastructure across all operational domains.
• Has overall responsibility for  establishing and implementing innovative approaches that ensure continuous network reliability and mission-effective technological capabilities for the entire C2ISR enterprise. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management  regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced network engineering solutions.
• Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring advanced network engineering solutions address emerging communication challenges and mission requirements.
• Directs and controls the methods and staffing for network engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient network solutions that optimize C2ISR performance.
• Provides authoritative guidance on the maintenance and modernization of C5ISRT systems under the JEXC2 portfolio, including all AFSOC SATCOM capable assets, ground-based gateways, and associated transport infrastructure.
• Establishes and governs the architectural principles, tools, and platforms for all network engineering efforts, critically  impacting the reliability, resilience, and operational effectiveness of C2ISR communications.
• Shapes the future direction of C2ISR network engineering for the TO by pioneering new communication technologies, research, and advanced optimization techniques, directly  impacting mission success and national security.
• Uti lizes the following  Role Specific Tools: Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG Elastic Stack, ACAS); router and switch configuration utilities (Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS); Service Desk and Change ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy); configuration management databases (CMDB); configuration management tools (Git or SVN Ansible, Terraform, CMDB, network diagramming software (Visio,  Lucidchart ); virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper V); performance testing tools (Wireshark,  iPerf ); Active Directory and LDAP; DNS/DHCP management tools; backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault); documentation repositories (Confluence, SharePoint).on repositories (Confluence, SharePoint).

Qualifications

Require d qualifications :

• Previous experience as  a Network Engineer or similar role  supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 12years’  experience with a BS /BA degree or 10years’ experience with a MS/MA or 7years’ experience with a Ph.D., OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA 
• A current, active DoD security clearance  at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is  required
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 441 Network Operations Specialist, Intermediate level / ability to obtain

Des i red Qualifications:

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment: 

• Location:  MacDill AFB, FL
• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence  required for equipment management and asset tracking
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for  logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting  our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering  cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage  cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly  impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

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

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