Principal Network Engineer

KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Satellite
Virtual Machines
Servers
Storage
VMware
Cyber Security
UPS
Cisco
Palo Alto
Dell
Juniper
Linux
Unix
System Monitoring
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Design Of Experiments
Security Clearance
Security+
DoD
Information Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Management
Routers
Switches
Firewall
Internet
Virtual Private Network
Problem Solving
Network Design
Documentation
Communication
Network
Analytical Skill
Wireshark
Data Management
Leadership
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2602034

Location: KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-04

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is currently seeking an onsite principal network engineer to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and are responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs) and virtual server environments (servers, storage area networks, and VMware) and should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. The selected candidate will also support the cybersecurity team 50% of the time. We need experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.

You will

Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput
Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components
Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, UPS, and network gear in operational and test lab environments and solutions, including Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
Operate, deploy, or administer Linux and Unix systems
Provide occasional after-hours operational support for networks
Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems
Develop and maintain network topologies and diagrams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 9 years or more relevant experience. May substitute 4 years or more experience for a bachelor's degree.
Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 compliance and able to obtain environment certification within 6 months of start
Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio
4 years in administering and managing network router and switches
4 years in experience w/ firewalls, internet, VPN's remote implementation, troubleshooting & problem resolution
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices
Ability to create network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytic tools. (e.g PingPlotter, WireShark, etc.)

Desired Experience

Good understanding of discipline process; information and data management, configuration control
Seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors.
Ability to provide high-level summary of results and draw conclusions based on interpretation of data

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: 2602034
Posted 3 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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