Network Engineering, Lead Associate

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced Computer Network Defense Administrator for its' Regional Cyber Center-Europe program.

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany

Potentially 2nd/3rd Shift work

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain enterprise network perimeter defense systems including next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and web proxy solutions (F5 BIG-IP, Menlo Security) protecting DoDIN-Europe infrastructure
• Manage and tune firewall Access Control Lists (ACLs) and security policies across classified and unclassified network segments, ensuring alignment with DISA STIGs and Army network security requirements
• Administer F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Application Security Manager (ASM) configurations, including SSL offloading, load balancing, and web application firewall policy management
• Perform VPN administration and remote access security management, configuring and maintaining site-to-site and client VPN tunnels in support of RCC-E operational requirements
• Monitor and analyze IDS/IPS alerts and web proxy logs to identify anomalous traffic patterns, coordinate with the CSSP team on threat triage, and implement countermeasures to defend the network perimeter
• Support 24/7 network security operations by participating in on-call rotations, responding to network defense incidents, and producing detailed technical reports for government leadership and NETCOM stakeholders

Required:

• 5 years of Network Defense Administration experience with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Business Administration; 11 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• Must meet TESA Qualifications.
• DoD 8140 - IT (Network Operations Specialist) - Advancced
• Certifications - must hold active certifications (one of the following):
• Network Firewall/IDS/IPS Certification
• F5-CA (F5 Certified Administrator)
• F5-CTS (F5 Certified Technology Specialist)
• F5-CSE (F5 Certified Solution Expert)
• BCCPA (Blue Coat Certified Proxy Administrator)
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• CCNP
• CCIE
• Cisco CyberOps Professional
• Minimum of 5 years managing Network Firewalls, Web Proxy, IDS/IPS systems; 2 years enterprise network routing and switching; 2 years U.S. military command and control or commercial LAN/WAN systems experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM, ASM, and APM modules in an enterprise or DoD environment
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks NGFW administration and Panorama centralized management
• Experience with Cisco ASA or Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewall platforms
• Working knowledge of Snort or Suricata IDS/IPS rule development and signature tuning
• Experience with Menlo Security or comparable cloud-based web isolation/proxy platforms
• Understanding of network traffic analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) for packet-level investigation
• Familiarity with DISA Network Infrastructure STIG requirements and RMF compliance processes
• Experience supporting DoD classified network environments (NIPRNet/SIPRNet)

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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