SAIC
SAIC

Network Security Engineer

Suffolk, VA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Science
  • Network Security
  • Problem Management
  • Interfaces
  • Testing
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Management
  • ESA
  • ASA
  • SSL
  • Encryption
  • Inspection
  • DMZ
  • Network
  • Firewall
  • Palo Alto
  • Fortinet
  • Quality Assurance
  • Computer Hardware
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Cisco
  • Switches
  • Operating Systems
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Linux+
  • Security Clearance
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2617951

Location: Suffolk, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Network Security Engineer with experience in US Navy IT networks to support the sustained operation and maintenance of a newly deployed naval enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7/365 availability and reliability.

This position is onsite in Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Build, design, test and deploy perimeter security systems.
  • Directs compilation of records and reports concerning perimeter operations and maintenance to analyze the performance of perimeter security systems.
  • Provides input to the problem management process, including assessing and evaluating software and hardware anomalies. Supports the root cause analysis efforts to determine problems and develop remediation activities. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper support during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
  • Supports the configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices.
  • Plans, documents, and implements hardware and software build and refresh cycles.
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing perimeter hardware and software.
  • Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.


Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of experience.
  • Expert experience in one or more of the following security devices: Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama management console, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW, A10 Encrypted Traffic Inspection/Application Delivery, and Cisco ESA & ASA.
  • Experience developing and configuring SSL encryption/decryption solutions for traffic inspection.
  • Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, FortiNet FortiGate.).
  • Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software.
  • Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation.
  • Knowledgeable with configuring Cisco switches.
  • Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification (e.g., CCNA or Linux+) within 6 months of hire.

Required Clearance:
  • ship.
  • Active Secret clearance.


Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2617951
  • Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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