Senior Network Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide technical support to a program covering the management, design, deployment, operations, and maintenance of more than 75 information technology and network communication systems. The role calls for hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team supporting a broad range of operational requirements. The candidate will apply cybersecurity expertise in network forensics, IP address tracking, and mitigating obscured or falsified IP address origins to support accurate identification and investigative processes. The position requires 25–50% CONUS travel as needed; occasional OCONUS travel may also be necessary.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise configuring and administering Juniper and/or Cisco networks, including VPNs and secure tunneling.
• Hands-on NAS configuration and administration experience, such as QNAP or Synology.
• Proficiency managing network infrastructure hardware, such as KVMs and terminal servers.
• Knowledge and experience with Virtual Private Servers and Networks.
• Expertise mitigating risks of anonymous communications, including detecting fraudulent activity, analyzing network traffic, managing digital footprints, and countering obfuscation and evasion techniques.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration.
• Solid expertise configuring virtualized environments, such as VMware.
• Experience with power/environmental network hardware, including UPS, RPC, and rack cooling systems.

Nice To Haves

• Successful project leadership from inception to completion, including managing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Comfort operating proactively, with an emphasis on tinkering, novel solutions, and self-learning.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure solutions such as AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the management, design, deployment, operations, and maintenance of more than 75 IT and network communication systems.
• Configure and administer Juniper and/or Cisco networks, including VPNs and secure tunneling.
• Configure and administer NAS systems, such as QNAP or Synology.
• Manage network infrastructure hardware, including KVMs and terminal servers.
• Mitigate risks associated with anonymous communications by detecting fraudulent activity, analyzing network traffic, managing digital footprints, and countering obfuscation and evasion techniques.
• Administer Linux systems and configure virtualized environments such as VMware.
• Support infrastructure involving UPS, RPC, and rack cooling systems.
• Travel 25–50% within CONUS as needed and occasionally OCONUS.

What This Job Offers

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