Satellite Ground Network Systems Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

3h

About The Position

Performs Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) for systems engineering activities related to information technology or network engineering. The work may include concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system and operational performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis and estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration analysis (PCA).

The position focuses on evaluating network design and implementation, maintenance, optimization, security, and troubleshooting or problem resolution. It evaluates proposed network designs and existing network architectures, including scalable, high-performance systems. For existing networks, the role assesses performance monitoring, identifies bottlenecks, and evaluates network analyses to find opportunities for improvement and optimization. It also evaluates security protocols, risk assessments, and strategies to mitigate network risks, advising the customer team on network architecture, performance, and security risks.

From an information technology perspective, the work may involve data center floor layout, power and cooling, data storage, infrastructure management, backup, monitoring, operating systems, directory services, identity management, access management, and automation. The role requires understanding network systems architecture, security protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and data center environments, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Relevant experience includes virtualization technologies such as VMware or hypervisors, cloud networking, and automation tools such as Ansible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 0 years of related experience.
• Experience desired with network protocols and network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark and virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Understanding of network systems architecture, security protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and data center environments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or hypervisors, cloud networking, and automation tools such as Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Perform SETA for systems engineering activities related to information technology or network engineering.
• Support activities such as concept of operations formulation, requirements definition and analysis, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, verification and validation, systems integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis, decision analysis, and physical configuration analysis.
• Evaluate network design and implementation, maintenance, optimization, security, and troubleshooting or problem resolution.
• Evaluate proposed network designs and existing network architectures, including scalable, high-performance systems.
• Assess network monitoring and performance, identify bottlenecks, and evaluate opportunities for network improvement and optimization.
• Evaluate security protocols, risk assessments, and strategies to mitigate network risks.
• Advise the customer team on network architecture, network performance, and security risks.
• Address relevant IT infrastructure areas, which may include data center layout, power and cooling, storage, infrastructure management, backup, monitoring, operating systems, directory services, identity management, access management, and automation.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level