SAIC is currently seeking an onsite network engineer to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and are responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs) and virtual server environments (servers, storage area networks, and VMware) and should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. The selected candidate will also support the cybersecurity team 50%25 of the time. We need experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.

Job Duties:

• Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput

• Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components

• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, UPS, and network gear in operational and test lab environments and solutions, including Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper

• Operate, deploy, or administer Linux and Unix systems

• Provide occasional after-hours operational support for networks

• Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems

• Develop and maintain network topologies and diagrams

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technology related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 9 years or more relevant experience; Master’s degree and 7 years or more experience. May substitute 4 years or more experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility to start; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

• Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification

• Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio

• Record of success in contributing to the completion of programs and projects; ability to obtain results and make key recommendations

Desired Experience:

• Experience with cloud migration projects using AWS

• Cloud certification such as CompTIA Cloud+, Google Certified Professional (GCP) Cloud Architect, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect – Associate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Cloud Security Alliance: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

• Ability to provide high-level summary of results and draw conclusions based on interpretation of data