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 that manages, designs, deploys, operates, and maintains more than 75 information technology and network communication systems. The role combines hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team supporting diverse operational requirements. The position also requires cybersecurity expertise in network forensics, IP address tracking, and mitigating obscured or falsified IP origins to support accurate identification and investigative processes. Travel is 25–50% within the continental United States as needed to meet program goals and objectives; occasional travel outside the continental United States may also be necessary.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise configuring and administering Juniper and/or Cisco networks, including VPNs and secure tunneling.
• Hands-on experience configuring and administering NAS systems, 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.
• Strong expertise configuring virtualized environments, such as VMware.
• Experience with power and environmental network hardware, including UPS, RPC, and rack cooling systems.

Nice To Haves

• Successful project leadership from inception to completion, including effective management of priorities and deadlines.
• Comfort operating in a proactive environment emphasizing 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, operation, 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, and manage network infrastructure hardware such as KVMs and terminal servers.
• Mitigate risks of anonymous communications by detecting fraudulent activity, analyzing network traffic, managing digital footprints, and countering obfuscation and evasion techniques.
• Perform Linux system administration and configure virtualized environments such as VMware.
• Support infrastructure involving power and environmental network hardware, including UPS, RPC, and rack cooling systems.
• Conduct network forensics and IP address tracking, including mitigation of obscured or falsified IP origins.
• Travel 25–50% within the continental United States as needed; occasional travel outside the continental United States may be required.

What This Job Offers

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