Task Area Lead - Network Engineer

Peraton•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Task Area Lead – Network Engineer – SME to support this mission at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Responsibilities: As a – Task Lead - Network Engineer - SME, you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

Requirements

Previous experience as a Task Area Lead/Network Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
10+ Years applicable experience
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 441 Network Operations Specialist, Advanced Level / ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
Minimum of 12 years’ experience with a BS/BA degree or 10 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 7 years’ experience with a Ph.D.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and management leadership for all network troubleshooting support functions across the Task Order, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for optimizing the C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure systems.
Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of advanced technical diagnostic strategies to identify, analyze, and resolve complex network performance issues across global transport systems.
Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in advanced network engineering and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for proactive monitoring and predictive troubleshooting methodologies across satellite communication and network environments.
Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative approaches that ensure continuous operational effectiveness and minimal communication disruptions across all network domains.
Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced network troubleshooting solutions.
Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring advanced network engineering solutions address emerging communication challenges and mission requirements.
Directs and controls the methods and staffing for network engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient network solutions that optimize C2ISR performance.
Provides authoritative guidance on pushing out routing configurations and ensuring seamless coordination with DISA OSC and USSOCOM SATOPS-ISR.
Establishes and governs the architectural principles, tools, and platforms for all network engineering efforts, critically impacting the reliability, resilience, and operational effectiveness of C2ISR communications.
Shapes the future direction of C2ISR network troubleshooting for the TO by pioneering new diagnostic techniques, research, and advanced resolution strategies, directly impacting mission success and national security.