Network Integration Engineer

SAIC•Huntsville, AL

22h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Network Integration Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to configure, secure, test, document, and deploy networked systems supporting high-fidelity training simulators for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) community. This hands-on role combines hardware rack integration, network configuration, operating-system administration, cybersecurity implementation, and functional testing. The engineer stages and integrates servers, switches, routers, firewalls, power distribution units, graphics systems, and user control consoles into portable and fixed-site solutions. The role establishes approved system and network baselines; configures connectivity and access-control services; performs integration and regression testing; troubleshoots hardware, software, and network issues; and prepares systems for shipment, field installation, and operational use. The engineer also supports lab integration, field installation, site acceptance testing, customer demonstrations, and sustainment activities in coordination with engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and field support personnel.

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 a degree.
Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to maintain it.
U.S. citizenship.
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, troubleshoot methodically, and accurately document results.
Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, configuration records, installation instructions, and test reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating 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.
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, or 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 with 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 Identity Services Engine (ISE), or comparable Network Access Control (NAC) 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 causes, 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.