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Senior Principal Network Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Development Testing
Collaboration
Network Design
Network Security
IAVA
Testing
Technical Direction
Mentorship
Training
Management
JD
Security Clearance
Firewall
Computer Networking
HCI
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Security+
VMware Certified Professional
VCP
DoD
DIACAP
RMF
Risk Management Framework
STIG
Network
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2612448

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-12

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support advanced defense communication network systems. Join our innovative team and contribute to mission-critical efforts in network design, integration, and security for cutting-edge DoD programs. This role is ONSITE in San Diego, CA.

Your Role

You'll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful design, development, testing, and implementation of secure, high-performance network systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational, cost, and schedule requirements.

JOB DUTIES:

Network Engineer serving as the technical authority for network design and implementation
Translate complex operational requirements into robust network and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) designs
Apply DoD accreditation processes, including DIACAP and RMF, to ensure system compliance and security
Implement and maintain network security in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NETSEC directives (IAVA, IAVM)
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during integration, implementation, and testing phases
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and training to less experienced staff
Interface regularly with management, customers, and team members to ensure alignment and progress
Support the management of task orders, coordinating with multiple agencies, vendors, and customers to achieve program goals

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
Must have an Active Secret clearance to start
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start
6+ years of hands-on experience translating requirements into network and HCI designs
Strong working knowledge of firewalls and networking fundamentals
Solid understanding of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) architectures
Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly

DESIRED SKILLS:

Security+ certification (required within 6 months of hire)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferred
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Familiarity with DoD accreditation processes (DIACAP and RMF)
Working knowledge of STIG implementation for network equipment lockdown
Experience maintaining networks in compliance with NETSEC directives
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2612448
Posted 5 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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