Sr. Cisco Network / Systems Administrator

    • Peraton
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Posted 24 days ago | Updated 24 days ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Cisco
Project management
Access control
Information systems
Application servers
Log analysis
TCP/IP
Network protocols
Computer networking
IPv6
IT operations
Cyber security
Leadership
Nexus
Adobe AIR
SAFE
Pivotal
Microsoft Windows
Linux
ISE
Policies
Network
NAC
Management
Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Virtual private network
Wireless communication
VMware
Servers
Licensing
Research and development
Onboarding
Testing
Splunk
Reporting
Data
TCP
ServiceNow
Security clearance
Military
UDP
Intellectual property
DNS
DHCP
Firewall
Switches
Routers
Juniper
Fortinet
Aruba
Analytics
HTTP
Secure Shell
SSL
SCA
Insurance
Financing

Job Details

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 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.
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Sr. CISCO Network / Systems Administrator to join our innovative engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will perform complex functional activities and project management for the USPS . This role is pivotal in driving our efforts in solving complex technical problems in the Windows and Linux based monitoring environments critical to the USPS mission.

Required to be local to Raleigh, NC area.

May be required to travel to support business efforts.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

Administer CISCO ISE.
Configure, administer, document custom policies for Network Access Controls.
High level troubleshooting of network and application issues.
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
Working as Network Access Controls (NAC) ISE Engineer in managing, planning, and designing a framework for authenticating and authorizing national clients via various methods: to include dot1x and profiling; and to enforce compliance across remote VPN, wireless, and wired networks.
Manage and build Cisco ISE VMWare servers: to include certificate management, licensing, and Integration with 3rd party application servers.
Manage Cisco ISE Guest Network environment and users accounts.
Assist in the onboarding and introduction of new endpoints onto the network via investigative testing and probing of endpoint attributes, protocols, and behavior; to culminate in the creation and/or assignment of appropriate policy.
Utilize Splunk to drive reporting and search for data collected from Cisco ISE.
Perform packet captures and TCP dumps to analyze application traffic to troubleshoot issues related.
Provide support for ISE related issues, including off-shift and weekend support functions.
Utilize ServiceNow application to monitor troubleshoot and track all ISE related tickets.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience or High School diploma/ equivalent with 9+ years' experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
U.S Citizenship or .
Residing in the U.S for the past five years with no more than 6 months travel outside the U.S. during this time frame.
Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members).
Experience with Cisco ISE and s ecurity device management.
Knowledge of traffic and log analysis.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
Knowledge of TCP, understanding network, protocol, and application traffic flows.
Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues including IPv6.
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with firewalls, P roxy.
Experience with switches/routers (Juniper Mist/Fortinet/Aruba).
Cyber Security Skills.
Experience with network and log analytics.
Proficient with application layer protocols - HTTP, SSH, SSL, etc. Target Salary Range

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Our Values

Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care