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SAIC · 1 day ago

Senior Network Engineer

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology program. This role involves engineering and designing complex network integrations, providing consulting and training, and ensuring the performance and security of network systems.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates, designs, documents, and performs problem isolation and resolution, monitors, tunes, sets standards and maintains a range of network and voice components and systems

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

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

Work with Architects to design and engineer solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment

May develop 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, management, and departmental clients

Plan, research, evaluate and recommend new network equipment and related technologies – hardware and software

Qualification

Network architecture designCisco certificationsRoutingSwitching protocolsSecurity measures implementationLarge complex networks supportLow Earth Orbit Satellite designRoot cause analysisCabling standards knowledgeCutting-edge technologiesVoice systems expertiseDNS / Infoblox experienceNetwork performance monitoringDoS environmentAutomation tools familiarityInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a network engineering/computer engineering related discipline and 10+ years IT network engineering and architecture experience (Tier III and above, network infrastructure design and implementation) with large, complex networks; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree

Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, SDWAN, and cloud-based solutions

Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP and/or CCIE

Strong/Deep knowledge of Layer2/Layer3, routing and switching, tunneling, and networking protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static, L2TP, IPSEC, VPN, DMVPN, GRE Spanning tree, etherchannel, vlan trunking, 802.1q, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, VPC, MPLS, and VLANs, as well as experience with enterprise-grade routers and switches

Deep knowledge of Cisco switching and routing product lines

Proficiency in implementing security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and zero-trust architectures

Strong experience in design/support/troubleshoot large/complex networks end-to-end

US Citizenship

Active Top Secret Clearance

Preferred

Low Earth Orbit Satellite design including Starshield design and implementations

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

Expert Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination

Understanding of cutting-edge technologies such as SDN (Software-Defined Networking), IoT (Internet of Things), and 5G

Expert experience in one or more of the following Unclassified Voice Systems, Secure Voice Systems to include red switch, TDM Switching, Voice Over IP (VOIP)

Experience supporting the government customers in secure environments, familiarity of NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and applicable guidelines

DNS / Infoblox experience

Industry-recognized certifications such as CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCDP, JDCI, CCVP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible) to streamline network operations and reduce manual tasks

Expertise in network performance monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, NetFlow) and advanced troubleshooting techniques

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

Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent presentation skills