Network Engineer Principal

SAIC • Arlington, VA

16d

About The Position

May design, analyze, plan, modify, and maintain networks and network components supporting data, voice and/or audio communication activities. Prepares the analysis of short/long term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling. May conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies as well as internal studies of network performance and traffic analysis. May evaluate new technology. Duties may include providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture; providing information for hardware and software selection; and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network systems. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. (It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee's job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee).

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• 10 years of experience
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines

Responsibilities

• design, analyze, plan, modify, and maintain networks and network components supporting data, voice and/or audio communication activities
• prepare the analysis of short/long term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling
• conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies as well as internal studies of network performance and traffic analysis
• evaluate new technology
• provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
• provide information for hardware and software selection; and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• conduct testing of network systems
• maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc
• evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees