Network Engineering Advisor

Peraton

Senior Network Engineer on the CBOSS 2.0 program at Peraton, supporting the Department of Energy network infrastructure. Utilizing expertise in Juniper and Cisco technologies to optimize and collaborate on complex networking challenges.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the design, deployment, optimization, and sustainment of large-scale network environments supporting DOE mission objectives.
Work with Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems routers, switches, wireless (a plus), and other networking products within these vendor families.
Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions.
Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.
Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.
Consult with DOE leadership, executives, and customers to deliver complex network solutions aligned with mission goals and organizational requirements.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced network engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and team capability development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 12 years with High School Diploma.
U.S. citizenship required
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance
Strong expertise in Juniper routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
Hands-on experience with Junos OS, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, EVPN/VXLAN
Proven ability to deploy, optimize, and secure large-scale network environments while collaborating effectively across teams
Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in network engineering
Advanced certifications (such as JNCIP/JNCIE) Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CCIE) or equivalent
Experience supporting network engineering programs at DOE national laboratories or NNSA facilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work with some telework
On call after-hours rotation for operational support

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Hard Skills & Tools

Network DesignNetwork OptimizationNetwork SecurityMPLSOSPFVLANsEVPN/VXLANNetwork MaintenanceProblem SolvingSystem Backup and Recovery

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Guidance

Certifications

JNCIPJNCIECCNP EnterpriseCCIE