Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Senior Network Engineer.

Job Description:

• Install, configure, and maintain scalable network devices such as Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Design and implement secure network access solutions and managing security policy using Cisco ISE to meet organizational requirements.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure system availability and reliability.
• Collaborate and partner with other IT platform teams to support and optimize network operations and engineering.
• Implement and manage network security architecture including network security patching and upgrades, security baselines, compliance, and hardware and software maintenance.
• Provide level 2/3 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve ServiceNow incidents and tasks.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field preferred.
• 5 + years of experience in Enterprise Networking.
• 2 + years of experience with Cloud PaaS and/or IaaS (Azure).
• Strong understanding of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN.
  • CCNA / CCNP / CCIE certification preferred.
  • Routing Platforms – Cisco ISR, ASR, CSR.
  • Switching Platforms - Cisco Catalyst & Nexus.
• Knowledge of Network Security, VPN, ACL, DMVPN, IPSEC, NAC, MAB, DOT1X, and Encryption Standards.
  • Security Platforms – Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, ASA, Secure Firewall Management Center.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking, Fundamentals, and Security best practices: Public (Azure) and Private (Kubernetes) Cloud Technologies.
• Knowledge of Azure architectural principles and key networking services such as MS Azure VNET, VNET-Peering, Private Link, vWAN, Express Route, Firewall, Load Balancer.
• Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM).
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.