What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator position at SAIC?
Job ID 2610951
Location Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted 2026-04-03
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Network Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Tier II Network Administrator to support the NORAD and NORTHCOM network enterprise solution. Knowledge and understanding of broad design of communications systems, design specifications, installation, operations and maintenance is required. This position will help plan and implement upgrades, harden the digital environment, and operate and maintain a dispersed network across the north American continent.
Job Summary
The job of the Network Administrator is to ensure the daily operation and maintenance of a dispersed network that provides services from the user distribution layer through a dispersed core. A firm understanding of routing and switching technologies along with security implementation and best practices will be used daily.
Responsibilities
Must have a current SECRET clearance and be eligible for TS
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; High School Diploma is required and 9 years of experience. At least 3 years of experience must be in Network Administration or similar field. Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Location Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted 2026-04-03
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Network Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Tier II Network Administrator to support the NORAD and NORTHCOM network enterprise solution. Knowledge and understanding of broad design of communications systems, design specifications, installation, operations and maintenance is required. This position will help plan and implement upgrades, harden the digital environment, and operate and maintain a dispersed network across the north American continent.
Job Summary
The job of the Network Administrator is to ensure the daily operation and maintenance of a dispersed network that provides services from the user distribution layer through a dispersed core. A firm understanding of routing and switching technologies along with security implementation and best practices will be used daily.
Responsibilities
- Candidate must be familiar with Cisco IOS, IP routing protocols, long haul communication transport, network test equipment and NSA type 1 encryption devices.
- Must have solid technical skills and experience with a variety of network protocols, software, and hardware involved in LAN and WAN operations.
- Requires strong troubleshooting, analytic and diagnostic skills, along with good communication abilities.
- Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
- Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN’s, Port Security, Thin Configs).
- Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of Inline Network Encrypting technologies
- CCNA or Juniper Certification
- Must have a current Security required by DoD 8570 / 8140
Must have a current SECRET clearance and be eligible for TS
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; High School Diploma is required and 9 years of experience. At least 3 years of experience must be in Network Administration or similar field. Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with military and government customers.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education.
- Clearance TS/SCI
- Cisco classes or certification(s), familiarity with IP Multicast, Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling Standards, DoD cryptographic equipment (e.g. TACLANE) is a plus
- Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
- Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals
- CCNP or equivalent Juniper Certification
Salary : $80,001 - $120,000