Description

SAIC is currently seeking an onsite network engineer to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and are responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs) and virtual server environments (servers, storage area networks, and VMware) and should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. We need experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.

You will:

• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, UPS, and network gear in operational and test lab environments and solutions, including Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
• Operate, deploy, or administer Linux and Unix systems
• Provide occasional after-hours operational support for networks

·Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems

·Use and incorporate broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols

·Establish overall strategic network standards and priorities to maintain the network baseline; recommend network design changes/enhancements; and analyze the optimization of network systems performance

·Provide high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources through which network technologies can be utilized to meet current and future organizational needs.

·Develop and maintain network topologies and diagrams

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility to start; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
• A Bachelor’s degree in science and technology related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, and Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 9 years or more relevant experience; a Master’s degree and 7 years or more experience. May substitute 4 years or more experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification 
• Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio
• Record of success in contributing to the completion of programs and projects; ability to obtain results and make key recommendations

Desired Experience

• Good understanding of discipline process; information and data management, configuration control
• Seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors.
• Ability to provide high-level summary of results and draw conclusions based on interpretation of data