Be part of our exciting team supporting a robust, world-wide communications network, providing office automation packages; document and information management tools; and collaboration, voice, and video tools in a secure, flexible, distributed architecture supporting a classified DoD IT system deployed worldwide. Peraton is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead and guide all design and upgrade efforts encompassing the network infrastructure across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program. Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., in order to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements Design telecommunications circuit specifications; Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as -Code Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts This position is for a proposal effort. Four-year degree or work experience equivalent Minimum 10 years of Cisco experience Minimum 5 years of VMware experience Minimum 5 experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors Proven experience designing VMware NSX Software Defined Networking Proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment Proven experience utilizing network management solutions based on Netflow and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Experience with Defense Information System Network (DISN) circuits and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Service (CANES) Experience with DevOps, automation, and scripting Experience with RMF and DODAF 2.0 documentation standards and Change Management Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level Ill Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification VMware VCP-NV certification Current ITIL Foundation certification Must possess an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility This position requires the candidate to have a current TS security clearance with SCI eligibility Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our 22,000 employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.