Network Engineer

Description

SAIC is looking for a Network Engineer based out of the Reston, VA office.

Join a high-performing Classified Engineering team using a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies to help shape Network & Infrastructure strategy for the organization by developing, deploying, and modernizing hardware, tools, techniques, and processes supporting SAIC’s most critical missions. This is a Hybrid position that will include up to 15% of travel to local Northern Virginia offices.

What Our Team Does:

• Deploys, operates and maintains highly compliant networks and systems supporting diverse applications and functions at numerous levels.


• Implements baselines and releases of configurations to positively benefit compliance, uptime/reliability, and performance to meet business objectives


• Maintains concurrency with Government and organizationally defined procedures, configurations, and baselines.


• Engages in problem resolution when needed to ensure tough issues are fixed, preventative actions are taken, and relevant knowledge is captured and shared across teams.


• Coordinates and manages vendors, suppliers, and providers to ensure operational objectives are met.

What Our Team Delivers:

• Highly deployable, highly sustainable, highly compliant hardware, software, and system-based solutions for our programs and customers supporting National Security & Defense missions


• CI/CD updates to Networks and Network Configurations in support of various customer compliance frameworks including RMF, NIST800-171/53, and specialized requirements


• Partnership and Support for Stakeholders, including Consumers and Operations teams, ensuring solutions are supportable and effective in meeting the mission objective.


• Collaboration, expertise and engagement in multiple Corporate Communities of Practice/Excellence in Technical and Non-Technical Domains.


• On-site deployment, engagement, and engineering support in controlled environments on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills:

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field.


• 2+ years' experience in Network Engineering, Administration, or a related role with applicable skills/experience.


• History working with, supporting, and deploying USG and DOD Networking concepts (e.g. SIPR, NIPR, EWAN, ICD) a must


• Must be able to meet/obtain an IAT level 2 or 3 certification within 6 months of hire.


• Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and zero years of experience; Additional or specialized experience may serve in lieu of Degree.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must have an active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly.


• Must be a US Citizen 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience deploying, maintaining, and supporting Juniper, Cisco based network infrastructure.  Experience managing encryption hardware, cabling infrastructure, etc. a plus.


• Experience with Network integration/automation solutions, automated configuration management, and/or the tools capable of supporting intelligent operations.


• Demonstrated history deploying and delivering complex IT solutions in close conjunction with Information Assurance and Governance Teams.


• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining Networking Operations Tools, Processes, and Solutions (e.g. Solarwinds, IPAM, etc.)


• Security and Technical Domain coursework and certifications (e.g. CCNA, JNCIA, CASP+, CISSP, etc.) preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and communicate design artifacts including reference documents, architecture, workbooks, and implementation/administration guides.


• Agile/Scrum: Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, Scrum, how Scrum is done, standard Scrum/Agile ceremonies.


• Familiarity with common Server and Workstation (Windows and Linux) commands and system configurations as needed to complete objectives.


• A passion for solving challenging problems and simplifying complex Engineering and Operational challenges by using all available resources including collaboration with teammates, SME’s and resources external and internal.


• Collaborative and engaging - willingness to appear on webcam in remote team meetings


• Excellent written and spoken communication abilities, able to articulate and exchange complex ideas and technical concepts with teammates, stakeholders, and non-technical persons effectively


• Experience Provisioning and Managing Cloud Networking & Deployment of Cloud services in IL-5 or higher providers (e.g. AWS/Azure GovClouds)

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience