Network Engineer

Springfield, VA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

IT Operations
Switches
Testing
Performance Monitoring
COTS
Media
Operating Systems
TCP
Stacks Blockchain
Computer Hardware
Training
Performance Analysis
Network Administration
Hardware Management
LAN
DOS
Development Management
Routing Protocols
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
EIGRP
Routing
WAN Optimization
QoS
Network Security
Hardening
Risk Management
Cisco Nexus
Cisco
ISR
Routers
Computer Networking
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Optimization
SaaS
Microsoft Office
Salesforce.com
Soft Skills
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill
Network
Project Management
Management
SD
WAN
Writing
Documentation
Microsoft Visio
Drawing
Customer Service
Cabling
Optical Fiber
Electrical Termination
Network Monitoring
HP OpenView
Nagios
Zenoss
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2610950

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-02

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: ORA_HYBRID

Description

This is an opening for a Senior Network Engineer to support the Department of State's (DoS) Diplomatic Technology Operations Division. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out U.S. foreign policy missions worldwide. The Operations Division provides enterprise operations and maintenance support worldwide. SAIC's program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department's data center, cloud, domestic and foreign network switch, routers and WAN devices.

Currently, the role is three days onsite and 2 days remote in Springfield, VA. Typically M-F 0830-1700. (Hour's dependent on mission priorities to include potential on-call).

Description of Duties:

Evaluates, designs, documents, implements, validation testing, and performs problem isolation and resolution, and performance monitoring, tunes, sets standards and maintains a range of network components and systems within the LAN/WAN environments at DoS posts and offices.
Performs these functions across using COTS and GOTS tools to test/validate physical media, Operating Systems, TCP protocol stacks, routing protocols, routed protocols and network hardware components primarily on Cisco devices.
Provides client consulting, and training on the best practices and use of the DoS networks, tools, and architectures.
Uses monitoring, performance analysis systems, network management software, and hardware management software to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge WAN and LAN performance and activity.
Devises solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment.
Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to other team within DoS such as: application developers, tools developers, management, and inter-division stake holders.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelors and 14+ years experience; may accept additional SD-WAN experience in lieu of degree.
Active certifications preferred: Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation.
Network Technology Expertise:
- Understanding SD-WAN Architecture: Familiarity with SD-WAN components such as controllers, edge devices, and overlay networks.
- Routing Protocols: Proficiency in dynamic routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
- Traffic Engineering: Knowledge of application-aware routing, path selection, and traffic prioritization.
- Overlay and Underlay Networks: Ability to differentiate and manage overlay (logical) and underlay (physical) networks.
- WAN Optimization: Skills in optimizing bandwidth usage and improving application performance.
- QoS (Quality of Service): Ability to configure and manage QoS policies for traffic prioritization.
- Network Security: knowledge of best practices using secure tunneling and device hardening and risk management.
- Expert experience in one or more of the following: Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco ISR/ASR routers troubleshooting.
Cloud Integration:
- Cloud Networking: Experience with integrating SD-WAN solutions with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- SaaS Optimization: Skills in optimizing SaaS applications (e.g., Office 365, Salesforce) over SD-WAN.
Soft Skills:
- Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and team members.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to resolve complex network issues.
- Project Management: Experience in managing SD-WAN deployment projects.
- Writing and Documentation: Able to revise current work instructions or design documents and produce Visio drawing for infrastructure.
- Customer service focused.
Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination.
Experienced with network monitoring devices such as HP Openview, Nagios, Zenoss, NeuralStar or other similar monitoring tools.

Required Clearance:

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Active top secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

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: 2610950
Posted 7 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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