Senior Network Engineer

SAIC • Kirtland AFB, NM

12d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an onsite Senior Network Engineer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to support Space Systems Command in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced engineers and customers. The network team supports satellite communications with ground systems and monitors and maintains network infrastructure, including Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, SolarWinds, and Identity Services Engine (ISE) authentication, as well as virtual server environments using VMware Cloud Foundation, servers, storage area networks, and VMware. The engineer will troubleshoot, install, implement, and administer network systems and support the cybersecurity team in remediating deficiencies. The role calls for someone who can independently identify and complete work while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

The position includes analyzing network performance, assisting with network component changes, configuring and troubleshooting multivendor equipment in operational and test lab environments, administering Linux and Unix systems, and occasionally providing after-hours support. The engineer will use monitoring and management tools to analyze network activity and problems and maintain network topologies, diagrams, and IP tracking.

Candidates must meet the stated education and experience pathway, hold an eligible active clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI, and possess a DoD 8570 baseline certification. Desired experience includes knowledge of discipline processes, information and data management, configuration control, and communication and collaboration with contract representatives and government sponsors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science- and technology-related discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering, from an accredited college or university, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree plus at least 3 years of experience; or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility; must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within the first 3 months of the start date and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification.
• Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio.
• Record of success contributing to program and project completion, obtaining results, and making key recommendations.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install, implement, and administer network systems.
• Ability to work independently and successfully as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of discipline processes, information and data management, and configuration control.
• Seasoned communicator with demonstrated success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network characteristics, including traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput.
• Assist more senior network engineers with installation, removal, and modification of network components.
• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, and peripheral equipment in operational and test lab environments.
• Operate or administer Linux and Unix systems.
• Provide occasional after-hours operational support for network issues.
• Use enterprise system monitoring and management tools, including SolarWinds, Wireshark, and iPerf, to analyze network activity and problems.
• Develop and maintain network topologies, diagrams, and IP tracking.
• Support the cybersecurity team in remediating deficiencies.
• Monitor and support network infrastructure and virtual server environments.

What This Job Offers

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