Senior Principal Network Engineer

SAIC • El Paso, TX

8h • Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Network Engineer to integrate systems into a complex architecture using technologies such as Cisco SD-WAN, Aruba Edge-Connect, and Juniper SD-WAN. The role includes implementing configurations to provide network transport, developing test and evaluation strategies, and leading engineering-focused technical exchanges to understand customer requirements and provide guidance for seamless integration.

This is a remote role for someone local to the Dallas, Texas area. The position requires up to 25% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and 14 or more years of related experience; years of experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• At least 5–8 years of hands-on experience designing and supporting enterprise-level WAN routing environments.
• Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VRFs, IPSEC/VPNs, and Black Core routing.
• Expert-level hardware configuration experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba SD-WAN solutions.
• Proven experience managing enterprise firewalls and web/proxy filters.
• Practical experience using Python or Ansible for network deployment automation.
• Active Secret clearance required to start.
• Must be local to the Dallas, Texas area.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS), or equivalent professional-level certifications.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense environments, IAT Level II compliance (such as Security+ CE), or multi-level security domains.
• Knowledge of cloud networking solutions such as AWS or Azure and virtual computing platforms such as VMware NSX.

Responsibilities

• Engineer scalable, resilient network integration solutions, including IPSEC/VPN, WAN, SD-WAN, Black Core, and hybrid-cloud topologies.
• Lead configuration and migration of Navy systems and sites into the SD-WAN fabric.
• Ensure integration configurations comply with current accreditation authorization.
• Work with the core Shore Based Engineering team to communicate environmental changes needed to accommodate customer integration.
• Use scripting languages and configuration management frameworks such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform to automate repetitive infrastructure tasks and deployments.
• Generate comprehensive test plans and produce test reports for the engineering team and Configuration Boards.
• Produce and maintain network architecture diagrams, technical manuals, and configuration artifacts.
• Lead engineering-focused technical exchanges to understand customer requirements and provide engineering guidance for system integration.

What This Job Offers

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