Network Operations Engineer - Senior Level - Top Secret cleared

Perrygo is a small, rapidly growing company; we are passionate about our employees as well as supporting our customers and their mission. We are excited for the opportunity to bring aboard highly motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams. Currently, we are seeking a Network Operations Engineer - Senior Level. This role supports our Navy customer in Lexington Park, MD.

Job Description and Responsibilities:
Functional Responsibility/Principal Duties: Configure and support Cisco Catalyst Center for network automation, assurance, visibility, and policy enforcement. Implement and operate Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) environments for secure segmentation and simplified network management. Integrate SD-Access solutions with existing enterprise network infrastructure to enhance scalability and agility. Manage and optimize fabric technologies, including VXLAN, LISP, and TrustSec. Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement. Configure NSA Type 1 encryptors, including multicast VLAN mapping and secure transport configurations. Design, configure, and troubleshoot networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, multicast (PIM), and routing/switching fundamentals. Implement and manage network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, and access control mechanisms. Support multi-vendor network environments, including Cisco, Juniper, Dell, and Brocade/Ruckus equipment. Utilize network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, GEMone, and Cisco Prime to ensure optimal performance. Configure and manage virtualization and cloud networking technologies, including VMware NSX. Maintain and update Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management. Configure and maintain Network Policy Server (NPS) for RADIUS-based authentication and access control.

Perform network automated deployment, segmentation, and security using Cisco Catalyst Center. Conduct network access control for on site connectivity and RA-VPN connections using Cisco ISE. Configure NSA Type 1 encryptors, including multicast VLAN mapping and secure transport configurations. Support multi-vendor network environments, including Cisco, Juniper, Dell, and Brocade/Ruckus equipment.Utilize network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, and GEMone.Configure and manage virtualization and cloud networking technologies, including VMware NSX. Maintain and update Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management. Configure and maintain Network Policy Server (NPS) for RADIUS-based authentication and access control.

Basic Requirements:  Senior-Level Requirements: At least 3 of the Sec+/CASP/JNCIA/CCNA or equivalent certs,7 - 10 years of applicable work experience.

Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree preferred.

Security Clearance:  Top Secret (must be a US Citizen)

Telework and Travel: On Site w/ situational telework

Contract: This position is supporting an active, funded contract.

Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, for all individuals, including protected veterans and those with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC participates in E-Verify.

If being a part of a small, growing company while having the opportunity to work on exciting projects with challenging tasks excites you – then please apply today!

Compensation Package - We offer an excellent compensation package with competitive salaries and meaningful benefits, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules (offering a healthy work-life balance whenever possible)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• LTD/STD, AD&D, and Life-Employer Paid
• Supplemental Life and Accident options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• 401K Plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution
• Profit Sharing Plan