SITEC - Wireless Network Engineer; JNY - Fort Bragg, NC Security Clearance

Position: SITEC - Wireless Network Engineer (JNY) - Fort Bragg, NC with Security Clearance
About Peraton 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  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period.

About

The Role Peraton is seeking Wireless Network Engineers to support the Special Operations Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3. These positions are located at SOCOM Headquarters at Mac Dill AFB, FL, as well as at TSOC and Component locations in the United States and abroad. This position is located at Fort Bragg, NC. Wireless Network Engineer Responsibilities:
Wireless Network Engineers provide Tier 3 wireless network support in alignment with SIE OPORD. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with expertise in wired and wireless network technologies. Network Engineer
- Wireless
* Manages and maintains the wireless network infrastructure.

* Manages user access to the wireless network, assigning permissions, and enforcing security policies.

* Ensures that the wireless network is secure, efficient, and available to users within the organization.

* Evaluates the performance of Media Access Control (MAC) and higher layers of various types of wireless networks.

* Evaluates the performance of IEEE 802.1x various types of LAN/WAN and wireless networks.

* Conducts and documents radio frequency (RF) coverage and site surveys.

* Administers the operation of all wireless network services according to Government policies and procedures.
* Performs systems engineering, design, analysis, and on-going support of multiple LAN and wireless networks.

* Documents network infrastructure and design, coordinates and implements network software and hardware upgrades, documents, and maintains network topologies.
* Research, designs, and implements LAN/wireless networks, including the definition of applicable engineering specifications and resource requirements for network hardware and software.

* Makes recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions and upgrades to meet the Government's requirements.

* Coordinates and implements network software and hardware upgrades.
* Troubleshoots and resolves wireless performance, connectivity, and resolve any technical issues that arise.

* Administers wireless security, antivirus, spam control measures, implement security measures such as encryption, firewalls, and access control policies to protect the network from security threats.
* Administers the operation of all LAN/WAN-related network services according to Government policies and procedures.

* Resolves ticket request, works to resolve incidents, and escalates to engineering team when required.

* Troubleshoots and resolves LAN/WAN performance, connectivity, and related network problems.

* Uses a variety of tools to monitor and troubleshoot network.

* Creates monitoring reports and logs and ensures the functionality of links.
* Ensures wireless systems comply with USSOCOM Manuals 380-19 and 380-3 and NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Capability Packages.

* Resolves ticket request, works to resolve incidents, and escalates to engineering team when required.

* Manages systems using identity and access management (IAM), security information and event management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk), endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and other tools used in support of zero trust by vendors such as Aruba, Palo Alto, Splunk, Cisco etc.

* This position will require up to 25% travel.
Qualifications

Education & Experience:

* * High School Diploma with 6 years of relevant experience

* Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience

* Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience

Security Clearance:
* * Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Certifications:

* * Must hold a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) And DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification

* Technical

Experience:

At least one (1) year of prior experience as a Network Admin or IT Specialist

* Detail-oriented and have an in-depth knowledge of wireless technology.
* Highly desired, experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC)
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