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Senior Network Engineer

Norfolk, VA, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 15 hours ago

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Skills

Repair
Break/Fix
Remote Support
Servers
Communication
Presentations
Technical Support
Design Review
Military
Network
Security Clearance
Cisco
Switches
Routers
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Linux
Computer Networking
DoD
Security+
Operating Systems
Cisco Certifications
Microsoft Servers
Linux+
VCP
Wireless Communication
IEEE 802.11
RF Engineering
WPA
IEEE 802.1X
High Availability
HSRP
VRRP
WAN
Load Balancing
Firewall
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration
Numara
MAGIC
BMC Remedy
Peregrine
Apache Helix
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
.NET
LAN
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611039

Location: Norfolk, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-06

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a TACNET CB-ISEA Senior Network Engineer (Fleet Support) to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This role is REMOTE but MUST BE LOCAL TO AREA due to on site needs. This position requires frequent and regular onsite support aboard U.S. Navy ships. The engineer will work directly with Active Duty personnel and government staff to deliver high-quality repair and technical support for Navy afloat networks, including systems such as ADNS, ISNS, CANES, CENTRIXS, Legacy SCI, VIXS, and WRBS. Travel within the U.S. and internationally may be required (approx. 25%), along with occasional after-hours support.

JOB DUTIES:

Provide break/fix IT support in a fast-paced shipboard environment and troubleshoot LAN issues to determine effective resolutions.
Perform root-cause analysis and recommend permanent configuration or system changes when needed.
Collaborate with external partners, consultants, vendors, and government agencies to resolve inter-system issues and support integration efforts.
Deliver server and network break/fix support, including remote troubleshooting of servers, networks, desktops, and peripheral devices.
Advise and guide Navy customers on best practices for maintaining afloat networks and associated components supporting data, voice, and communication services.
Participate in technical meetings, prepare progress updates, and deliver briefs and presentations as needed.
Support engineering and design reviews through participation in integrated product teams.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience. (An additional 8 years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.)
6+ years of experience supporting military network environments relevant to the listed responsibilities.
Must have an Active Secret Clearance to Start
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start
Administration experience with Cisco switches/routers, Windows Server, or Linux.
Working knowledge of core networking concepts and protocols.
Current DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification (e.g., CCNA, Microsoft Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Linux+, VCP, or equivalent) within 6 months of hire.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-scale networks (LAN/WAN/MAN/datacenter).
Proficiency with enterprise wireless technologies (802.11 standards, controller-based systems, RF design, tuning, and modern security such as WPA3/802.1X).
Knowledge of high-availability architectures including HSRP/VRRP, redundant WAN edges, load balancing, and resilient datacenter fabrics.
Hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls, segmentation approaches, and zero-trust architectures across large networks.
Experience supporting hybrid infrastructures integrating on-prem networks with Azure, AWS, or GovCloud and secure identity integration.
Strong troubleshooting skills, including performing root-cause analysis and developing corrective actions that minimize operational impact.
Ability to collaborate with customers, partners, and engineering teams to resolve high-severity issues and represent the team in cross-functional forums.
2+ years of experience with IT ticketing systems such as HEAT, TrackIT, Magic, Remedy, Peregrine, or HELIX.
Experience supporting Microsoft Office and Windows OS in enterprise environments.
Familiarity with afloat Navy systems including CANES, ADNS, CENTRIXS, ISNS/ORT, ONE-NET, SCI-Networks, SUB-LAN, VIXS, WRBS, CND, and SCIP-IWF.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2611039
Posted 15 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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 include 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. 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.

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