Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert

SAIC•Arlington, VA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a critical Department of the Air Force C3BM program based in the DC Metro Area. This contingent hire position focuses on ensuring the operational readiness of advanced networking systems across ground nodes, aerial nodes, and cloud environments. This role encompasses the design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of secure and complex network infrastructures to enable mission-critical operations. Collaboration with Field Service Representatives (FSRs), government stakeholders, and mission partners is essential to ensuring seamless and secure connectivity for both nationwide and deployed environments. As the Network Engineer SME, this individual will lead efforts to resolve network anomalies, configure air-gapped Kubernetes-based environments, and deploy zarf packages while maintaining compliance with government-defined performance, reliability, and security standards. Responsibilities include both on-site and remote support for ground node systems, management of network assets, and meticulous documentation of resolutions and trends through approved ticketing systems. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting secure and reliable network operations aligned with the highest mission requirements. This position is Hybrid Remote, with most of the work being done onsite in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

Active SECRET clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI
Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
14+ years of experience in network engineering, operations, and troubleshooting for enterprise and mission-critical environments
Expertise in configuring, maintaining, and securing routers, switches, and network infrastructure in Government or Department of Defense (DoD) settings
Proven ability to design, implement, and monitor large-scale and complex network topologies
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCS)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in IT, Systems Engineering, or a related field preferred
Familiarity with Kubernetes environments and deploying zarf packages
Advanced certifications, such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
Demonstrated history of presenting high-value metrics and complex technical solutions to senior leadership in a clear and actionable form

Responsibilities

Resolve network anomalies
Configure air-gapped Kubernetes-based environments
Deploy zarf packages while maintaining compliance with government-defined performance, reliability, and security standards
Provide on-site and remote support for ground node systems
Manage network assets
Meticulously document resolutions and trends through approved ticketing systems

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