Network Engineer at SAIC

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dataflow Management, Network Configuration, Network Maintenance, Network Optimization, Troubleshooting, Network Performance Monitoring, Cybersecurity Practices, Network Protocols, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Monitoring Systems, System Maintenance, Software Maintenance, Documentation, Guidance to Junior Engineers

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking Network Engineers to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region. Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026. The Network Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensures effective dataflow management and orchestration policy enforcement Monitors real-time operations data, contributing insights to operational dashboards, and enforce content inspection and guard interfaces including recommending system and software maintenance activities and supporting Tier 2 on-site and remote break/fix services to address network issues promptly Active TS/SCI with Polygraph One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CEH, Cloud+, SecurityX/ CASP+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP Security, CCSP, GSEC, Certified Network Defender (CND) Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) Perform network configuration, maintenance, and optimization with moderate supervision Design and implement network solutions based on project requirements and security guidelines Conduct troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex network problems Participate in network performance monitoring and optimization efforts Provide guidance to junior engineers and assist with network-related documentation Proficiency with network protocols and configurations (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS) Experience with network hardware and tools, including routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring systems Ability to independently diagnose and resolve network issues Understanding of cybersecurity practices and standards in a network context

Responsibilities

The Network Engineer will ensure effective dataflow management and monitor real-time operations data while contributing insights to operational dashboards. They will also provide support for network issues and recommend system maintenance activities.