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SAIC · 4 hours ago

Network Engineer

Beltsville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

6+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Vanguard 2.2.1 program, which provides interconnected systems and security support for the Department of State. The role involves monitoring, managing, and maintaining core enterprise network devices and system components, while providing consulting and training on network systems and architectures.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs these functions across some, but not all, physical media, Operating Systems, File Systems, protocol stacks and network components

Provides client consulting and training on the design and use of the network systems and architectures

Plans, researches, evaluates and recommends new storage area network equipment and related technologies

Uses monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge performance and activity

Devises solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment

May develop and execute contingency plans for network related hardware failures, including isolated and major outages

Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, workstation support, management and departmental clients

Qualification

Cisco NexusCisco CatalystNetwork monitoring toolsITIL Foundation certificationNetwork + certificationCisco CCNACisco CCNPVMware technologiesScripting languagesInterpersonal skills

Required

High school and 8 years IT network engineering support experience (Tier II, Tier III, network infrastructure implementation and maintenance) or Associate's and 6 years. Bachelor degree in a computer science/computer engineering related discipline highly desired

Intermediate experience in one or more of the following Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst routing and switching, data center cabling maintenance

Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of various network hardware and software, primarily Cisco catalyst and Cisco Nexus switching and routing technologies

Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software

Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation

Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination

Experienced with network monitoring devices such as HP Openview, Nagios, Zenoss, NeuralStar or other similar monitoring tools

US Citizenship

Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret clearance

Preferred

ITIL ® Foundation certification

Certifications Network +, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP or equivalent, BICSI Certification

Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs)

Familiar with network monitoring tools (NeuralStar, GemOne, Chimera, VINE, HPNA, Splunk, WireShark)

Ability to design, deploy, and maintain virtualized network environments using VMware technologies and be skilled in integrating VMware virtual networks with physical network infrastructure

Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications

Proficient in configuring and managing VMware Distributed Switches (vDS) and virtual network interfaces

Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate network tasks and workflows