NOC Associate Network Tools Engineer

Peraton is seeking a NOC Associate Network Tools Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.

Peraton works with U.S. government customers in defense, intelligence, civilian, health care, and state and local markets. Our high-caliber employees are rewarded in many ways not only through competitive salaries and benefits packages, but the opportunity to create a meaningful impact in jobs and on projects that matter.

This is a hybrid on-site position. Candidates must be local to Springfield or Ashburn, Virginia, or Orlando, Florida.

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

Assist in configuring and managing network monitoring tools such as Riverbed, OpenText, Splunk, or other industry-standard solutions.
• Monitor CBP's network infrastructure to detect and troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and performance issues.
• Analyze network logs and traffic patterns to identify potential security threats or system anomalies.
• Support network automation initiatives using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Document configurations, procedures, and best practices related to network tools and monitoring systems.
• Assist in software upgrades, patches, and system enhancements to maintain operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with CBP network engineers and cybersecurity teams to enhance network security and compliance.
• Provide technical support and training for CBP personnel on network monitoring tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience or an Associates degree and 4 years of experience or a High School diploma and 6 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.).
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as Riverbed, OpenText, Wireshark, or similar.
• Knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching.
• Familiarity with cloud-based network monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with IT service management tools like ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or Security+.
• Riverbed, Netcool, SPLUNK, OpenText, other network monitoring tools.

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.