Network Integration Engineer

SAIC•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Network Integration Engineer to configure, secure, test, document, and deploy networked systems supporting high-fidelity training simulators for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) community in Huntsville, Alabama. This hands-on role combines hardware rack integration, network configuration, operating-system administration, cybersecurity implementation, and functional testing. The engineer will stage and integrate servers, switches, routers, firewalls, power distribution units, graphics systems, and user control consoles into portable and fixed-site solutions. Responsibilities include establishing approved system and network baselines; configuring connectivity and access-control services; executing integration and regression testing; troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues; and preparing systems for shipment, field installation, and operational use. The role also supports lab integration, field installation, site acceptance testing, customer demonstrations, and sustainment, coordinating with systems engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and field support personnel. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline and five years of experience, or an additional four years of experience in lieu of the degree. Candidates must possess an active Secret security clearance, be able to maintain it, and be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline, plus five years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Must possess an active Secret security clearance and be able to maintain it; U.S. citizenship is required.
Hands-on experience integrating, installing, and troubleshooting networked hardware and lab environments, including servers, managed switches, routers, firewalls, user workstations or consoles, rack assembly, cable management, device labeling, and standard laboratory tools.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and network security, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, connectivity troubleshooting, firewalls, VPNs, access control lists, and secure remote connectivity.
Experience with network authentication and access-control concepts and technologies such as IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, NAC, or comparable solutions.
Foundational administration and troubleshooting capability in Windows Server and Enterprise Linux environments.
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and configuration control.
Ability to follow detailed test procedures, perform methodical troubleshooting, accurately document results, and create and maintain technical documentation such as network diagrams, configuration records, installation instructions, and test reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings, risks, and corrective actions clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Current Cisco networking certification, such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, or CCNP Security, and a current cybersecurity certification aligned to applicable contract requirements, such as Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISM, or equivalent.
Experience with enterprise network access control and endpoint compliance solutions, including Cisco ISE, Forescout, Comply-to-Connect, Zero Trust architectures, and other enterprise NAC platforms.
Experience configuring and supporting enterprise routing and switching, LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewall technologies, secure communications systems, and related network security solutions.
Experience supporting RMF activities and cybersecurity governance artifacts, including ATO packages, POA&Ms, vulnerability reports, and cybersecurity risk assessments.
Familiarity with IT service-management, incident-management, and configuration-management platforms such as ServiceNow or comparable solutions.
Experience supporting Department of War, federal, and military training environments, including UAS, modeling and simulation, mission-command systems, and related operational contexts.
Experience supporting field deployments, customer-site installations, site acceptance testing, and operational sustainment; prior experience in military communications, signal, network operations, or comparable federal IT roles.
Experience briefing technical status, test results, cybersecurity risks, and integration issues to leadership and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Install, mount, cable, label, and organize servers, network devices, power equipment, and associated components in transportable and fixed equipment racks.
Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, access control lists, and firewall rules.
Configure and support network authentication and access-control capabilities, including IEEE 802.1X, Cisco ISE, or comparable Network Access Control technologies.
Install, configure, harden, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Enterprise Linux systems.
Load approved operating-system, application, and network configuration baselines, and maintain configuration control throughout lab integration and deployment.
Execute documented functional, regression, connectivity, and performance test procedures to verify system interoperability and mission readiness.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, cabling, and network failures; document root cause, corrective actions, and unresolved risks.
Support cybersecurity implementation, including STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, endpoint compliance, and configuration documentation.
Develop and maintain network diagrams, rack elevations, cable schedules, installation procedures, test reports, and configuration records.
Package approved software updates and installation baselines for field technicians and operational-site deployments.
Provide technical support during lab integration, field installation, site acceptance testing, customer demonstrations, and sustainment activities.
Coordinate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and field support personnel to resolve integration issues and prepare systems for delivery.