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SAIC · 5 hours ago

Network Security Architect

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

9+ years exp

SAIC is looking for a Network Security Architect to enhance Network Infrastructure by designing and implementing various technologies. The role involves maintaining a secure and scalable enterprise network, leading modernization efforts, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert on enterprise networking.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and maintain a secure, scalable, and high-availability enterprise network leveraging Cisco technologies

Develop network segmentation, VLAN strategies, and routing topologies (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)

Plan and implement architecture for remote site connectivity, mobile units, data centers, and public safety systems

Lead modernization efforts including SD-WAN, wireless upgrades, and zero-trust network access

Serve as the hands-on lead engineer for network deployment, upgrades, and incident response

Configure and manage Cisco switches for data centers and campus, routers, firewalls, WLCs, and wireless endpoints

Design and manage data center networking, campus networking, and network security components

Act as the Level 4 escalation point for complex network issues and performance tuning

Design and implement VPNs, QoS, ACLs, network monitoring, and logging systems (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP)

Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE), and endpoint access policies

Support the network team in operation, network design roadmap, and developing network processes and procedures documents

Serve as the department’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) on enterprise networking, guiding decisions across IT, public safety systems, and operations

Train, coach, and mentor internal IT staff, including junior and mid-level network technicians

Lead structured knowledge transfer sessions, hands-on training, and real-time coaching during support and implementation activities

Create SOPs, how-to guides, and step-by-step documentation tailored for ongoing use by internal staff

Support staff in preparation for certification paths (e.g., CCNA/CCNP) if desired

Qualification

Cisco network designPalo Alto firewallsRouting protocolsNetwork securityCisco ISEVPN solutionsWireless networksPublic safety knowledgeCompliance familiarityTechnical trainingKnowledge transferDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

9+ years of enterprise network security and engineering experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust and pass a lifestyle polygraph as well requiring U.S. Citizenship

Extensive experience designing and managing Cisco-based network environments, including Palo Alto Panorama, Firewalls, Cisco FTD, Firepower/FTD firewalls, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR, Cisco ISE, AnyConnect, VPN solutions, Routing protocols OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Wireless networks WLCs, Aironet/Meraki

Deep understanding of public safety network requirements, including QoS for voice/video systems

Hands-on experience integrating with Public Safety Applications and Systems

Experience training or mentoring technical teams in enterprise environments

Strong documentation and communication skills