Military Tactical Network Engineer
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Job ID: 2118285
Location: ARLINGTON, VA, United States
Date Posted: Jan 20, 2022
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Network Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: No
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer for Modeling and Simulation and engineering design. Our team is driving innovation as we develop solutions for the Department of Defense Joint All Domain Command and Control and other Edge and Enterprise capabilities. The candidate will further develop next generation network model to better characterize the performance of networks using state-of-the-art communication channels used by Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) such as Link 16, WinNT, MUOS and 5G. This network model will fully characterize physical channel, routing protocols and IP based communication data such as those used by our Joint Range Extension (JRE) protocol. The model will also address self-forming/healing network architectures.
The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 with a desire to develop protocol performance models to include development of some network modules (per RFC specification).
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors and one (1) year or more experience
- Fundamental understanding of the OSI model (particularly layers 1 thru 3)
- Fundamental understand of network routing protocols
- Fundamental understand of network switching (L2 and L2.5/3) switching infrastructure
- General knowledge of IP routing behavior for both IPv4 and IPv6 network topologies as well as general knowledge of Quality of Service (QoS) approaches to include differentiated services at layers 2 and 3
- Familiarity with Link 16 is desired, but not required
Clearance
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
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Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
