SAIC · 1 day ago
Network Engineer Principal
Fort Washington, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
9+ years expSAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Department of the Air Force's Advanced Battle Management System. The role involves designing and implementing network solutions and collaborating with a team to enhance the capabilities of the Digital Infrastructure Processing Node product line.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Integrate a variety of familiar and unfamiliar networking technologies into orchestrated solutions
Analyze gaps in networking and infrastructure solutions and design innovative approaches to close them
Design and support Kubernetes networking architectures, including Leaf/Spine, CNI (Container Network Interface), and VXLAN configurations
Deliver identity-based and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions to enhance scalability and security
Develop automated infrastructure testing and codified deployments using Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins (strong preference for Ansible and Terraform)
Configure advanced BGP design and implementation for high-performance routing requirements
Create, document, and follow installation, integration, and testing procedures for infrastructure deployment
Automate manual procedures to improve efficiency and reduce error rates
Provide senior-level technical consulting, interfacing with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver results
Collaborate with team members across Agile ceremonies, including sprint and program increment (PI) planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Conduct demonstrations to varying audiences, showcasing developed solutions and product performance
Review, mentor, and guide team deliverables, offering actionable feedback to ensure continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education
Hands-on experience with large-scale Kubernetes networks, including Leaf/Spine and CNI architectures
Proficiency in designing and implementing high-performance routing protocols, including BGP
Demonstrable skills with VXLAN, identity-based networking, and SDN architecture development
Advanced automation skills with tools like Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and/or Jenkins (Ansible and Terraform highly preferred)
Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rancher Harvester, and HashiCorp technologies
Senior-level consulting experience, including interfacing with both internal teams and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within highly distributed and collaborative team environments
Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Security Clearance: Secret or above
Preferred
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Developer (CKD), or equivalent
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 Level 2 baseline certification
Working knowledge of enterprise application development and deployment processes
Experience supporting highly distributed, collaborative teams in mission-critical environments
Experience interfacing with Digital Infrastructure Processing Nodes or DoD-related implementations
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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