Network Engineer Principal

  • RESTON, VA
  • Posted 42 days ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Spanning Tree Protocol
SDN
QoS
Information Technology
IT infrastructure
Problem solving
Risk analysis
Conflict resolution
Computer science
Load balancing
F5
Network design
Client/server
Access control
Systems engineering
Federal government
Network
Security clearance
Design
Cloud computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Analytical skill
Communication
Reporting
JD
Computer networking
Routers
Switches
Firewall
Routing
VLAN
EIGRP
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
DNS
Data
Virtual private network
NAC
VPLS
MPLS
Intellectual property
DHCP
Cisco
Aruba
DoD
PPS
STIG
Management
Help desk
Planning
Documentation
Cisco Certifications
CISSP
JNCIA
Scripting
SAP BASIS
Policies
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2403405

Location: RESTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2024-04-24

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: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer Principal to join our talented team. The ideal candidate shall be able to design, develop, and support the best in class IT Infrastructure in a cloud environment (AWS and Azure). The ideal candidate should have excellent analytical and problem-solving and communication skills such as identification, risk analysis, solution generation, prioritization, goal setting and conflict resolution. The selected candidate will report into the Network Solution Engineering Team.



This position is 100% remote nationwide.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • ship is required
  • Ability to configure networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Experience with Routing and Switching: VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF
  • Experience with Cloud Networking in AWS and Azure
  • Experience with DNS and government security practices.
  • Experience with Server Load Balancing (F5 Big-IP or cloud native)
  • Data Center Network Architecture
  • Expert understanding of networking technology (Switches; Routers; Firewalls; Load Balancers; Security Products (VPN; NAC; etc.). Experience with VPLS/MPLS is a plus.
  • Ability to solve complex systems problems quickly with little technical guidance and develop automated corrective measures.
  • Hands on experience with router, switch, and firewall configuration
  • Understanding of IP based platforms and addressing, DHCP, DNS, Cisco products and technology, client/server computing (Aruba experience a plus)
  • Familiarity with DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), STIGs, and manual checklists
  • Strong interpersonal and written/oral communications skills; capable of interfacing with all levels of management, project managers, development engineers, Helpdesk team, and other technical and administrative departments.
  • Skilled in trending chronic problems, engaging in capability planning, analyzing security events, as well as preparing the corresponding documentation
  • Software Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Quality of Service (QOS) deep-level architecture and troubleshooting

Desired Qualifications:
  • Professional level vendor certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CISSP, and JNCIA, AWS Certified Advanced Networking are highly desired.
  • Aptitude to program in an administrative language, as well as prepare, test, and deploy scripts aimed at improving efficiencies or correcting problems.
  • Ability to design and deploy Zero-Trust Network Access solutions, Network Access Control solutions like Aruba ClearPass a plus.


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

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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