Senior Principal Network Engineer

SAIC • Dallas, TX

6h • Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Network Engineer to integrate systems into complex architectures using Cisco SD-WAN, Aruba Edge-Connect, Juniper SD-WAN, and related technologies. The role implements network transport configurations, develops test and evaluation strategies, and leads technical exchanges to clarify customer requirements and provide engineering guidance for seamless integration. This is a remote role based in the Dallas, Texas area; candidates must be local. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

The engineer designs scalable, resilient integration solutions and supports the configuration and migration of Navy systems and sites into an SD-WAN fabric. The role also addresses security and accreditation requirements, works with the Shore Based Engineering team, automates infrastructure tasks, creates test plans and reports, and maintains network architecture and configuration documentation.

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.
• Five to eight years of proven, 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance to start.

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 handling 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 integrate customers.
• Use scripting languages and configuration management frameworks such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform to automate 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.

What This Job Offers

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