Full-Time
Enterprise Network Operations Manager
Peraton
10,001+ employees
Delivers defense, intelligence technology for government
Compensation Overview
$146k - $234k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, is preferred.
- At least 12 years of enterprise network engineering and operations experience in large-scale or mission-critical environments is required.
- At least 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, network operations functions, or technical infrastructure programs is required.
- Deep hands-on expertise with Cisco routing and switching platforms, Juniper routing and switching platforms, IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise networking, dynamic routing protocols including Border Gateway Protocol, Open Shortest Path First, and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private Network and Internet Protocol Security technologies, and Wide Area Network/Local Area Network architecture and troubleshooting is required.
- Strong understanding of configuration management, change management, and operational governance processes is required.
- An active TS/SCI or Q/SCI security clearance is required.
- The candidate must demonstrate leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and team mentoring skills.
- The candidate must be able to work effectively in fast-paced, high-security federal operational environments.
- Lead day-to-day enterprise network operations, engineering support activities, and infrastructure project execution across multiple federal sites and environments.
- Coordinate operational priorities, maintenance activities, and project deliverables with program leadership and government stakeholders.
- Serve as Routerhead Lead supporting enterprise routing infrastructure across DOE Integrated Network Plants, Federal Information Exchanges, and Laboratory environments.
- Mentor, guide, and provide technical leadership to a team of network engineers, fostering operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Design, engineer, and implement enterprise network enhancements, modernization initiatives, and new site or buildout deployments supporting data and voice communications services.
- Plan and execute router and switch End-of-Life technology refresh initiatives, including standards-based configuration development, Security Technical Implementation Guide-compliant hardening, testing, documentation, and change coordination activities.
- Provide advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Cisco and Juniper routing and switching configuration, administration, and troubleshooting support in complex IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments.
- Troubleshoot and restore service during high-impact network incidents, outages, and degradation events across mission-critical infrastructure.
- Configure and support dynamic routing protocols and enterprise connectivity technologies including Border Gateway Protocol, Open Shortest Path First, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Virtual Private Networks, and Wide Area Network optimization solutions.
- Maintain and improve enterprise monitoring, alerting, and configuration management capabilities using tools such as SolarWinds and related network operations platforms.
- Develop operational metrics, reporting dashboards, and monitoring enhancements to improve network visibility, incident response, and service reliability.
- Support secure communications infrastructure utilizing Internet Protocol Security tunnels and Type 1 cryptographic equipment in accordance with federal security requirements.
- Maintain Communications Security inventory accountability, monitoring, and reporting processes using systems such as GEMONE and related cryptographic management tools.
- Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, configuration management processes, Security Technical Implementation Guide standards, operational procedures, and change management policies.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including network diagrams, standard operating procedures, implementation plans, incident reports, and configuration baselines.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, telecommunications, and infrastructure teams to support integrated enterprise operations and modernization efforts.
- Participate in operational readiness activities, maintenance windows, disaster recovery exercises, and continuity of operations planning.
- Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure.
- Juniper certifications such as JNCIP and JNCIE.
- ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
- Experience supporting the Department of Energy.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and federal cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
Peraton helps government clients in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure by delivering advanced technology solutions and services. Its offerings include cyber-hardened systems, systems engineering, and mission-critical support that protect national security. The company works through long-term government contracts and strategic partnerships to provide comprehensive, multi-year programs. It prioritizes a strong workforce, actively recruiting veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses to bring disciplined, mission-focused talent. Unlike many competitors, Peraton emphasizes collaboration with partners under clear, fair engagement rules to expand capabilities and deliver integrated solutions. The overall goal is to ensure reliable, secure technology and services for national security and critical infrastructure while sustaining growth through steady government contracts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$60M
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Founded
2017
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What believers are saying
- Peraton secured a $109.1 million Space Force SWAFS contract on August 3, 2026.
- Peraton's CMS award carries $825.9 million potential value and funded backlog through November 2033.
- Peraton keeps adding senior operators, including Gabe Camarillo and Salim Omar, strengthening execution.
What critics are saying
- Peraton filed 35 Maryland WARN layoffs on February 28, 2026, signaling ongoing restructuring.
- Peraton depends on giant federal programs; any CMS or FAA slip triggers recompete, penalties, and scrutiny.
- Peraton's AI and modernization promises face protests, security reviews, and delivery failure risk by 2028.
What makes Peraton unique
- Peraton[x] launched July 7, 2026, bundling agentic AI, Zero Trust, and FedRAMP Moderate.
- Peraton won CMS contract 75FCMC26C0014 in May 2026, replacing legacy Medicare claims systems.
- Peraton became FAA BNATCS prime integrator in December 2025, owning a $32.5 billion modernization.
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↑ 0%Former Peraton executive Zeshan Khan named Unissant VP of Enterprise Solutions. * As Unissant VP of Enterprise Solutions, Zeshan Khan will support growth efforts tied to homeland security, defense and intelligence missions * He will help shape enterprise architecture and technical strategies for key pursuits * Khan previously held leadership roles at Peraton, Perspecta, OG Systems, IBM and Accenture What will Khan do at Unissant? Khan's responsibilities include driving growth for missions supporting defense, homeland security and the intelligence community, while leading enterprise architecture work and technical strategy development for the National Security Business Unit's pursuits. Alka Bhave, chief operating officer and general manager of national security at Unissant, said Khan's background in developing new capabilities and leading capture efforts positions him to help advance the company's growth goals and address customer mission needs. "He knows how to architect enterprise solutions to solve our customers' hardest challenges while remaining grounded by the customer's mission needs," said Bhave. Khan's appointment follows other efforts to expand Unissant's national security business. In March, the company named Shaun Swartz vice president of defense to oversee growth strategy for defense customers, while it launched MissionWORKS in July, a framework designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies across federal agencies. What experience does Khan bring? Khan has spent more than 25 years turning federal agency requirements into technical strategies for large, complex procurements, work that has helped agencies win federal opportunities, including multibillion-dollar contracts, by bringing cross-functional teams together under a mission-focused approach. He joins Unissant after serving senior-level roles in technical strategy and business growth, including director of strategy and technical services at Peraton and senior adviser on digital strategies and transformation at Perspecta, which Veritas Capital acquired in May 2021 and later integrated with Peraton. Khan also held leadership positions at OG Systems and IBM, and earlier served as a systems engineering consultant at Accenture.
CGI's $161M State dept passport contract expires soon. By Harvey Bennett Published: July 16, 2026 The $161M passport processing powerhouse. While most federal contractors are scanning for cloud migrations or cybersecurity RFPs, a massive operational opportunity is quietly ticking down at the Department of State. CGI Federal Inc. currently holds the reins on contract 19AQMM24C0062, valued at a staggering $161,150,000. This isn't a typical IT implementation gig. This is the backbone of American international travel. The scope involves comprehensive onsite management, administration, and processing support at three Passport Centers and twenty-four Passport Agencies nationwide. From initial applications to renewals for both books and cards, CGI is handling the high-volume, high-stakes transactional workflow that keeps the Bureau of Consular Affairs running. Why this expiration matters. The contract was awarded on May 9, 2025. In the federal contracting world, a base period of one year with options is common for service contracts of this nature, but the sheer scale here suggests a long-term operational dependency. If XAZA Health is looking at the tail end of the initial period or early option years, the impending expiration or potential recompete represents one of the largest single-point-of-failure risks for the State Department's consular operations. For the market, this signals a few critical things: * Operational Continuity is King: The State Department cannot afford downtime in passport issuance. Any successor or competitor must demonstrate robust disaster recovery, secure data handling (PII/PIV), and seamless transition plans. * Hybrid Workforce Models: The scope requires "onsite" support. This isn't a remote-only IT job. Contractors need a proven ability to recruit, train, and retain staff in geographically dispersed, secure facilities. * Integration Complexity: Passport processing involves legacy systems, modern databases, and strict security protocols. The winning bid will likely hinge on how well a contractor can integrate with existing State Department IT infrastructure without disrupting the customer experience. Who else is in the running? While CGI Federal has entrenched itself as the incumbent, the federal services market is competitive. Look for players with strong backgrounds in government operations, customer service outsourcing, and secure facilities management. Companies like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Peraton often compete in high-security, high-volume operational support roles. Additionally, specialized firms with experience in identity management and secure document processing could pose a threat. Recent activity from CGI, such as the $6,900 incremental funding (19AQMM24F7347) and the BPA call modification for financial support (191NLE26F7059), indicates they are actively managing and expanding their footprint within the State Department ecosystem. This makes them a formidable incumbent to displace. Actionable intelligence for contractors. If you're considering bidding on a recompete or competing for future task orders related to this space, focus on these three areas: * Security Clearance & Vetting: Ensure your workforce has the necessary clearances and background checks for working in secure passport facilities. * Scalability: Demonstrate how you can scale staff up or down during peak travel seasons (summer, holidays) without sacrificing service quality. * Technology Enablement: While the core service is operational, the most compelling bids will show how technology (automation, AI-assisted verification, digital customer portals) can improve efficiency and reduce errors. Keep a close eye on the State Department's acquisition pipeline. A contract of this magnitude doesn't disappear overnight; it either gets extended, re-competed, or broken into smaller, more manageable lots. The next move from the State Department's Acquisition Management Office (AQM Momentum) will be critical. Stay updated on government IT opportunities. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe with one click. Source data. * Contract Award - 191NLE26F7059 STATE, DEPARTMENT OF - Source: FPDS.gov * Contract Award - 19AQMM24A0275 STATE, DEPARTMENT OF - Source: FPDS.gov * Contract Award - 19AQMM24C0062 STATE, DEPARTMENT OF - Source: FPDS.gov * Contract Award - 19AQMM24F0773 STATE, DEPARTMENT OF - Source: FPDS.gov * Contract Award - 19AQMM24F1684 STATE, DEPARTMENT OF - Source: FPDS.gov * Contract Award - 19AQMM24F7347 STATE, DEPARTMENT OF - Source: FPDS.gov
Peraton unveils enterprise agentic AI platform Built for critical missions. Peraton has introduced Peraton[x], an enterprise agentic AI platform meant to support government organizations working on critical operations and missions. "Our AI development team has delivered something truly extraordinary. Peraton[x](TM) is a first-of-its-kind agentic AI platform that sets a new standard in performance excellence," said Peraton Chairman and CEO Steve Schorer. "With its ability to instantaneously deploy, process, and make sense of large sets of disparate data, Peraton[x](TM) will fundamentally change how customer agencies scale, accelerate decision-making, and drive program execution. By bringing this technology to market, we're putting unprecedented speed and capability directly in the hands of those who serve citizens every day." Peraton[x]was developed inside Peraton Labs as "the first agentic AI platform capable of optimizing how any enterprise runs its operations in real time, deployable in as little as hours, and programmable by anyone in plain English," according to the company. Peraton Labs has been tackling DARPA-hard challenges for years, and Peraton[x]is the result. The platform's features include: * AI-Powered PMO Suite for project management: A flexible AI platform that can quickly analyze large amounts of data, even unstructured information, using plain-language prompts. It helps teams predict outcomes, identify risks early, and model scenarios over time, including digital twin capabilities. * Built for any mission or team: The platform supports a wide range of functions, from intelligence and situational awareness to acquisition, compliance, financial forecasting, and operational automation. It's fast, adaptable and easy to use, even for non-technical users. * Reliable for high-stakes environments: Engineered for critical national security missions, the platform emphasizes accuracy and transparency. Every insight is traceable to its source, reducing risk and avoiding "black box" AI outputs. * Secure and easy to integrate: Built on a Zero Trust framework, Peraton[x]includes strong security features like multi-factor authentication and encryption. It's FedRAMP Moderate compliant (with a path to High) and integrates easily into existing systems without requiring major changes. "Peraton[x](TM) is revolutionizing the human-enterprise relationship and how organizations optimize themselves in real time," said Todd Borkey, Peraton's CTO "It puts the power of the organization into the hands of the users of Peraton[x](TM), giving them superhuman capabilities that they never had before."
Former Peraton VP and GM Steven Irish takes CGO role at Everforth ECS. * Steven Irish, former vice president and general manager at Peraton, has joined Everforth ECS in the newly created role of chief growth officer * Irish will lead the company as it expands its presence in the government sector * Earlier this year, ECS changed its name to Everforth ECS to follow its parent company's rebranding Everforth ECS revealed Tuesday that it has chosen former Peraton Vice President and General Manager Steven Irish to be its chief growth officer. The company said it created the role to better align its capture, customer engagement and business development operations. As CGO, Irish will lead the expansion of Everforth's government-focused business at a time when agencies invest over $100 billion every year in technology modernization. "His experience leading organizations across a range of federal markets will be instrumental as we expand our AI, cybersecurity, and digital modernization capabilities to help agencies tackle increasingly complex challenges," remarked Donnie Scott, president of Everforth ECS. What is Steven Irish's career background? Irish spent more than five years at Peraton. In August 2020, he was vice president and general manager for financial and regulatory agencies. He later moved on to the role of VP and GM for health and defense enterprise. Before joining Peraton, Irish was VP of government at LexisNexis for two years. He also served for two years as general manager of homeland security, justice and foreign affairs at DXC Technology. Earlier in his career, Irish was part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He was appointed to various roles, starting as a financial analyst and eventually business operations manager and homeland security account sales leader. What other recent changes are there at Everforth? In April, ECS adopted the name Everforth ECS as a result of the rebranding of ECS' parent company, ASGN. Everforth ECS said that the company will continue to focus on developing and delivering artificial intelligence, enterprise IT modernization and cybersecurity products for its federal customers. Two months prior to Everforth ECS' transformation, it appointed Donnie Scott as president.
Peraton has launched Peraton[x], what it calls the first enterprise agentic AI platform designed for high-stakes government operations. Developed by Peraton Labs, which traces its lineage to Bell Labs, the platform can be deployed in hours and programmed in plain English. The system processes disparate data sets and operates across multiple mission areas including intelligence, risk management, and financial forecasting. It features an AI-powered project management suite that analyses unstructured data through plain-language prompts. Peraton[x] is built on Zero Trust architecture with multi-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption. The platform is FedRAMP Moderate compliant with a path to FedRAMP High certification. The company emphasises that every analytical output is traceable to its source material. The platform is vendor-agnostic and integrates with existing enterprise IT environments without requiring re-engineering.