Network Engineer

SAIC•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

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 has an opening for a Network Engineer billet in Arlington, VA. SAIC is recognized as an IT leader in the intelligence and law enforcement spaces. This exciting opportunity will be supporting the United States Marshals Services' unique mission needs. We are seeking an individual to join the team who is fully committed to the success of USMS programs and bringing the best innovation, implementation, and attitudes to bear to the position. The candidate will support the activities and operations required to maintain the division’s network. This includes ensuring the stability and integrity of data, voice, video, and wireless network services. The Network Engineer will install, configure, monitor, maintain, support, and optimize network hardware, software, and communication links.

Requirements

Secret clearance or above
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience with Cisco routers and switches is required.
Strong expertise in LAN/WAN/WLAN network facilities and protocols.

Responsibilities

Analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems, and provide training where required
Contribute to the department network design, project planning and budget estimations
Responsible for installation and maintenance of network devices
Monitor functions of network devices within the department network to ensure acceptable performance
Create and maintain documentation related to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records
Responsible for incident response, backup systems and procedures and disaster recovery plans and tests
Troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN and other network elements
Act as resource to customers and external stakeholders regarding network
Identify, evaluate, and implement hardware and software solutions for department systems
Support Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Voice and Video over IP, Data Center and Cisco Wireless networks