Computer Network Engineer

About

Peraton is seeking a field Computer Network Engineer to join our HHS OIG IT Service Desk and Engineering Services team, supporting operations in the Washington, D.C. area and throughout agency locations in the United States. This position focuses on hands-on network support, implementation, and troubleshooting across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is a professional, proactive problem solver with solid technical knowledge and a passion for improving network reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) infrastructure, switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Assist in network upgrades, configuration management, and device remediation.
• Provide technical support for regional centers and remote sites, ensuring connectivity and uptime.
• Perform network troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance tuning.
• Participate in data center operations, including rack layout, power/cooling checks, and cable management.
• Conduct site cabling and Wi-Fi implementation for office expansions, relocations, and refresh projects.
• Assist with data center management, cabling, rack layout, power/cooling optimization.
• Support Move, Add, Change, and Disconnect (MACD) requests and assist with equipment decommissions and site clean-ups.
• Work collaboratively with system, security, and service desk teams to resolve complex network issues.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and asset inventory.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years experience with Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with a High School diploma in lieu of degree
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco products, LAN/WAN, routing/switching, and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Experience in cabling, Wi-Fi architecture & implementation for office expansions, relocations, and refresh projects.
• Experience with network troubleshooting tools and interpreting logs to isolate and resolve problems.
• Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Palo Alto, F5, or similar enterprise networking platforms.
• Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow & and PMIS systems like JIRA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must reside close to Washington, DC for possible in office days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or professional-level certification (e.g., CCNA, Network+, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting federal health agencies (HHS, CMS, NIH, etc.).
• Familiarity with VMware AirWatch, Microsoft Intune, Splunk, or SIEM platforms.
• Knowledge of data center operations, structured cabling, and site infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi deployment, switch configuration, and MACD processes.
• Exposure to project management and reporting.