SAIC

Senior Network Engineer

SAIC Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

5 h ago
network-engineer Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Network Engineer will manage, design, deploy, and maintain over 75 IT and network communication systems. The role involves performing network forensics, mitigating cybersecurity risks, and ensuring accurate identification of network traffic origins.

What they look for

Network Engineering Juniper Cisco VPN Network Forensics Linux System Administration VMware NAS Configuration Cybersecurity Cloud Infrastructure AWS Azure Network Infrastructure Virtual Private Servers Project Management

Requirements

Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Juniper/Cisco networking, Linux administration, and virtualized environments is mandatory.

Full description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our team in providing technical support to a dynamic program encompassing the management, design, deployment, operations, and maintenance of over 75 Information Technology and network communication systems. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment that supports a broad range of operational requirements. The candidate should be a cybersecurity expert with experience in network forensics, IP address tracking, and mitigation of obscured or falsified IP address origins to ensure accurate identification and enhance investigative processes. This position requires 25-50% CONUS travel as needed to meet program goals and objectives. Some occasional OCONUS travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

Mandatory/Required Qualifications:

  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this role
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
  • Network and Systems Administration Skills:• Expertise in configuring and administering Juniper and/or Cisco networks, including implementation of VPNs and secure tunneling
  • Hands-on experience with NAS Configuration and administration (e.g., QNAP, Synology).
  • Proficiency in managing Network Infrastructure Hardware, such as KVMs, terminal servers, etc
  • Knowledge and experience with Virtual Private Servers and Networks
  • Expertise in mitigating risks of anonymous communications, including detecting fraudulent activity, analyzing network traffic, managing digital footprints, and countering obfuscation and evasion techniques
  • System Administration:• Proficient in Linux System Administration
  • Solid expertise in Virtualized Environment Configurations (e.g., VMware)
  • Infrastructure Management:• Experience with power/environmental network hardware, including UPS, RPC, and rack cooling systems

Desired Qualifications:

  • Project Management:• Successful leadership from project inception to completion, demonstrating the ability to manage priorities and deadlines effectively
  • Comfortable operating in a proactive environment with an emphasis on tinkering, novel solutions, and self-learning
  • Cloud Infrastructure Expertise:• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure solutions such as AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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