Senior Network Engineer

SAIC•Dallas, TX

18d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the Infrastructure Support Services (ISS) contract. The role supports and maintains FDIC’s enterprise network infrastructure to help ensure operational continuity and reliable performance of nationwide operations. The engineer will manage, configure, troubleshoot, and enhance a complex Cisco and Juniper network environment while meeting security and compliance requirements. The position also involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and carriers, and contributing to process improvement, documentation, and incident resolution. The role includes configuring and maintaining network equipment and services in production and backup data centers, monitoring network performance, supporting incident response, and carrying out ITIL-based change management. It also includes data center physical infrastructure support and participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend needs. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust. Candidates must be local to Dallas/Carrollton, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust.
Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls.
Advanced proficiency in network protocols, ACLs, and DHCP/DNS management.
Experience administering DNS and DHCP using Infoblox IPAM.
Familiarity with Cisco ISE for authentication and access control.
Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting network performance with tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, and Netcool.
Ability to work with carriers and vendors and collaborate 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 troubleshooting and optimizing Infoblox appliances, including grid implementations, high availability, and system upgrades.
Experience integrating Infoblox with security and cloud platforms, implementing DNSSEC, and using RESTful APIs.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be local to Dallas/Carrollton, Texas.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or JNCIS.
Familiarity or experience 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 (ACLs) and security policies to enforce network segmentation and support compliance requirements.
Perform IOS and Junos upgrades, including post-change validation and connectivity testing while avoiding operational impact.
Manage DNS records and DHCP reservations through Infoblox IPAM solutions.
Support and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) integrations for authentication and access control.
Monitor network performance and resolve incidents using tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, and Netcool.
Respond proactively to system alerts and performance issues to minimize downtime.
Participate in an on-call rotation, providing after-hours and weekend support for mission-critical 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 improve Standard Operating Procedures and Network Operations Center documentation.
Implement network changes according to ITIL-based change management processes, ensuring changes are documented, tested, and executed.
Deploy, configure, and manage Infoblox DDI solutions.
Troubleshoot and optimize Infoblox appliances, including grid implementations, high-availability configurations, and system upgrades.
Integrate Infoblox solutions with security and cloud platforms, implement DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC), and use RESTful APIs for automation and scalability.