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SAIC · 4 days ago

Senior Network Engineer

Pearl City, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support USINDOPACOM J76 located at the K. Mark Takai Pacific Warfighting Center to provide senior-level network engineering and implementation. The role involves overseeing network environments, ensuring operational readiness, and managing cybersecurity compliance.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Network Engineer for all PWC-owned networks. Receive direction, oversight, tasking and technical direction from the Networks Section Chief to design, deploy, operate and sustain the PTEN network environments in support of the Joint Exercise Program (JEP)

Plan, coordinate, and execute modernization activities aligned with DoD Zero Trust and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance goals

Assist in development and implementation of procedures for PTEN operational readiness, cybersecurity posture and integration with RJTI nodes

Manage lifecycle planning for hardware, software, and network components supporting unclassified and classified exercises

Coordinate with stakeholders across USINDOPACOM J7, component commands, and external agencies to ensure alignment of PTEN with broader enterprise initiatives

Provide on-site technical leadership during planning, setup, execution and after-action phases

Develop continuity plans, technical documentation, and lessons learned to enhance future PTEN deployments. Support integration of new capabilities and modernization efforts required to maintain operational readiness and cybersecurity compliance

Train and mentor PTEN Network Administrators to ensure technical competency of PTEN Network Administrators and delegate technical workload as necessary to ensure continuity of PWC operations

Additional IT Network duties as required to support J76 Division and J7 Directorate

Qualification

Network EngineeringDoD Risk Management FrameworkCybersecurity PracticesNetworking TechnologiesDoD 8570 IAT II CertificationTrainingCloud TechnologyTechnical LeadershipMentoringTechnical Documentation

Required

Bachelors and five (5)+ years of experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree

Experience as a Network Engineer; designing, deploying, and sustaining network environments

Working knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), best cybersecurity practices and emerging Zero Trust requirements

In-depth Knowledge and experience in Networking technologies, Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Type 1 Encryption, Software Defined Networking, Firewalls, VPN, and securing networks

Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT II compliance certification (Security+ CE or greater), prior to hire

Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Must be a current US Citizen