Senior Network Engineer

SAIC•Dallas, TX

19d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support and maintain the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s enterprise network infrastructure under the Infrastructure Support Services contract. The role ensures operational continuity and reliable performance across nationwide operations. The engineer will manage, configure, troubleshoot, and enhance a complex environment using Cisco and Juniper technologies while meeting security and compliance requirements. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and carriers, as well as process improvement, documentation, and incident resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of experience; master’s degree and three or more years of experience; or PhD and zero years of related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. citizenship.
Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper network technologies, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Advanced proficiency in network protocols, including ACLs and DHCP/DNS management.
Experience with Infoblox IPAM for DNS and DHCP administration.
Familiarity with Cisco ISE for authentication and access control.
Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, and Netcool.
Ability to interface with carriers and vendors and foster collaboration during incident resolution.
Strong understanding of data center best practices and physical infrastructure, including power and cooling systems.
Proficiency deploying, configuring, and managing Infoblox DDI solutions.
Skill in troubleshooting and optimizing Infoblox appliances, including grid implementations, high availability setups, and system upgrades.
Experience integrating Infoblox solutions with security and cloud platforms, implementing DNSSEC, and using RESTful APIs for automation and scalability.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA/JNCIS.
Familiarity with FDIC-specific systems or equivalent experience in government or financial institutions.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including the ability to provide detailed root cause analysis.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and network segmentation strategies.
Prior experience managing and responding to major network incidents.

Responsibilities

Configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls in production and backup data center environments.
Implement and maintain access control lists and security policies to enforce network segmentation and support compliance requirements.
Perform IOS and Junos upgrades and complete post-change validation and connectivity testing without impacting operations.
Manage DNS records and DHCP reservations through Infoblox IPAM solutions.
Support and troubleshoot Cisco ISE integrations for authentication and access control.
Monitor network performance and resolve incidents using SolarWinds, Splunk, and Netcool; respond to alerts and performance issues to minimize downtime.
Participate in an on-call rotation, providing after-hours and weekend support for mission-critical enterprise network infrastructure as needed.
Coordinate with telecom carriers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve outages and major incidents.
Conduct root cause analysis for critical infrastructure events, document findings, and apply lessons learned.
Support data center operations, including racking, cabling, hardware replacement, and management of UPS systems and cooling infrastructure.
Develop, maintain, and enhance Standard Operating Procedures and Network Operations Center documentation.
Implement network changes in accordance with ITIL-based change management processes, ensuring they are documented, tested, and executed.