Network Administration, Associate

Responsibilities
Candidate must be able to:

• When applicable, work rotating schedules and report to work during non-business hours for emergency situations, working independently for extended durations
• Continuously monitor several tools and report network incidents and threats in real time
• Perform product evaluations and recommendation of products/services to improve network performance, redundancy, and resiliency
• Monitor environmental status of data centers and communication closets, utilizing various tools and methods such as Solarwinds, vRealize Operations Manager, and others
• Provide technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of network performance issues through analysis of network traffic
• Monitor and respond to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interface with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance
• Devise and direct routine testing and perform analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals)
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose complex problems and factors affecting network performance
• Operate, maintain, and administer network components to meet operational, availability, and mission requirements
• Devise work instructions or standard operating procedures for newly installed or changed network systems
• Perform escort duties to sensitive areas and provide infrastructure support
• Complete electronic documentation of all work completed

Qualifications
Experience/Education:
0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree
Required Certifications:

• DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND) within 150 days of hire

Desired Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
• Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) - Data Center or Routing and Switching
• CompTIA Network+

Peraton Overview
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 national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.