Network Engineer Principal

Description

Exciting Opportunity: Network Engineer for Cutting-Edge Submarine Communications Systems

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer to join our dynamic team, supporting the development and maintenance of innovative communication systems for NIWC PAC. This is your chance to make an impact on mission-critical technologies while advancing your career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

What You'll Do:

• Design, analyze, and optimize network architectures for advanced submarine communication systems.
• Lead validation, verification, and system testing, ensuring robust and reliable operations.
• Provide expert recommendations on components, functionality, and schedules to achieve mission goals.
• Document, maintain, and improve lab systems, while offering system administration and troubleshooting support.
• Build, troubleshoot, and document networks using Layer 2 and Layer 3 diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with security and operational standards, including NETSEC directives, IAVA, and IAVM.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering, and 9+ years of relevant experience (or commensurate experience).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a Secret Clearance to start.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.
• Proven expertise in network monitoring, management, and control.
• Strong skills in WAN design, including firewall configuration and integration.
• Experience with backup and restoration of systems.
• Ability to design and implement network architecture aligned with military and commercial standards.
• Familiarity with DoD accreditation processes, such as DIACAP and RMF.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance after start.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Current Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within six months).
• Knowledge of Hyper-converged architectures and fundamentals of networking and firewalls.
• Certification as a VMware Certified Professional.
• Six years of hands-on experience translating requirements into network and HCI designs.
• Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to secure network equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.