Job ID: 2504982
Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-04-24
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Network Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
The Innovation Factory seeks a strong network subject matter expert to join our corporate Enterprise IT solutions engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, including physical, virtual and cloud-based data network development, management, innovation, and network architecture.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 18 years or more of related experience. MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 16 years or more of related experience; PhD or JD and 15 years or more of related experience.
• Extensive experience in data network development, management, team management, innovation, and network architecture.
• Excellent documentation skills of technical, business, and process documents.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies and DevSecOps.
• Multi-cloud networking experience, including design, deployment, and management across multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Expertise in cloud security management, including risk assessment, security architecture, compliance, and the implementation of security controls.
• Working knowledge of the following technologies:
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• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

• Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
• Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN)
• Wi-Fi 6 and 6E
• Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
• Multi-Cloud Networking Software (MCNS)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
• Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
• Cloud Computing
• Edge Computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Voice over IP (VoIP)
• Virtualization
• Blockchain
• Zero Trust Security
• Quantum Networking
• Intent-Based Networking (IBN)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in innovative network solutions and architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
  Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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

• Develop, test, and implement secure network communications across disparate environments and platforms.
• Lead the implementation of data networking innovation strategies.
• Architect and innovate network products, offerings, capabilities and solutions to support business growth and efficiency.
• Consult as a subject matter expert on the management and optimization of data network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with business development, capture, proposal, and other team members to optimize proposed solutions.
• Identify technical staff needs and coordinate assignments for proposal efforts.
• Consult on and review proposals.
• Provide subject matter expertise to meet customer technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Meet with customers to discuss capabilities, services, and solutions for business development and capture efforts.
• Provide solution-related technical support after award as needed.
• Support market segmentation, long-term positioning, and opportunity assessment from a solution strategy perspective