LAN- Intermediate Network Analytics

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a LAN Network Administrator

The LAN Network Administrator supports enterprise operations by analyzing, maintaining, and administering Local Area Network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity, efficient performance, and secure operation across user and system environments. This role works in a dynamic setting to evaluate hardware and software, resolve LAN issues, implement configuration changes, and maintain compliance and documentation standards for mission‑critical network assets.
Key responsibilities listed below:

• Manages and maintains LAN architectures, including switching, routing, cabling, and communications hardware.
• Researches, tests, and evaluates LAN hardware/software to recommend reliable and compatible solutions.
• Analyzes LAN traffic and utilization trends to ensure efficient performance and capacity planning.
• Interfaces with users, technical teams, and vendors to determine hardware needs, installation requirements, and upgrade paths.
• Supports LAN infrastructure across the organization, resolving local connectivity and communication issues.
• Identifies and recommends LAN equipment upgrades including switches, cabling, patch panels, and physical connectivity components.
• Performs and oversees physical cable runs including routing, labeling, termination, and testing of copper and fiber connections.
• Tests and evaluates LAN systems for efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing environments.
• Develops LAN installation and troubleshooting procedures for hardware, software, and physical infrastructure.
• Maintains LAN documentation including diagrams, port‑density lists, cabling maps, and configuration baselines.
• Performs STIG/IAVA compliance and routine diagnostics while executing supervised configuration changes on LAN devices.

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree; 4 years w/Associates degree
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.