Network Engineer Principal

SAIC • Camp Smith, HI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) J637 Joint Exercise Branch. The role involves designing, integrating, and executing exercise network architectures that align with operational requirements and the broader theater architecture in support of classified and unclassified joint and multinational training and exercise environments across the Pacific region. The engineer will integrate USPACOM J6 owned networks, design, develop, and execute scalable, secure exercise network architectures, and collaborate with various engineering teams and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include resolving technical architecture issues, integrating common services, C2/Mission Command systems, and applications into exercise networks, troubleshooting network issues, and supporting lead J6 exercise planners. The role also requires briefing network concepts to senior staff and performing additional IT Network duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI; US Citizenship required.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with networking technologies, including Wide Area Networks (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), Wireless Networks, Type 1 Encryption, Software Defined Networking, Firewalls, and VPNs.
• Demonstrated experience in theater-level network integration and translating operational requirements into executable network architectures.
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust (ZT) environments, cloud infrastructure, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity best practices, and integration of C2/Mission Command systems into network environments.
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT II compliance certification (Security+ CE or greater), prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Integrate USPACOM J6 owned networks.
• Design, develop, and execute scalable, secure exercise network architectures that align with operational requirements and the broader theater architecture in support of the Joint Exercise Program (JEP).
• Collaborate with J68, J66, and J66 engineers and external stakeholders to deliver executable architectures.
• Resolve technical architecture issues alongside the J6 Chief Technical Officer (CTO).
• Integrate common services, C2/Mission Command systems, and applications into exercise networks; troubleshoot and resolve network issues to ensure operational readiness.
• Support lead J6 exercise planners during planning conferences and exercise execution, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and best practices.
• Brief detailed and high-level network concepts to staff directorates and General/Flag officers.
• Perform occasional travel to planning events and exercise execution as required.
• Additional IT Network duties as required to support J76 Division and J7 Directorate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal