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Network Engineer Level 5

Arlington, VA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Optimization
IP
Intellectual Property
Ethernet
Tier 3
Inspection
Root Cause Analysis
Routing Protocols
Internet
NAT
IPv4
IPv6
RADIUS
Wireless Communication
Performance Tuning
Continuous Monitoring
Capacity Management
Terraform
Regulatory Compliance
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
PCI DSS
Documentation
Network
Technical Writing
Provisioning
Security Clearance
Network Engineering
ISP
Network Layer
TCP/IP
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
ISIS
MPLS
IPsec
Virtual Private Network
VLAN
Data Link Layer
Sonet
SDH
Optical Transport Network
Computer Hardware
Ciena
Cisco
Nexus
Juniper
Nokia
Arista
Scripting
Python
Ansible
Unix
Linux
Command-line Interface
Computer Science
Cisco Certifications
Routing
Switches
F5
Computer Networking
VMware
OpenStack
Optical Fiber
DWDM
ROADM
Microsoft SharePoint
Passive Optical Network
Management
Network Design
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Optimization
IP
Intellectual Property
Ethernet
Tier 3
Inspection
Root Cause Analysis
Routing Protocols
Internet
NAT
IPv4
IPv6
RADIUS
Wireless Communication
Performance Tuning
Continuous Monitoring
Capacity Management
Terraform
Regulatory Compliance
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
PCI DSS
Documentation
Network
Technical Writing
Provisioning
Security Clearance
Network Engineering
ISP
Network Layer
TCP/IP
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
ISIS
MPLS
IPsec
Virtual Private Network
VLAN
Data Link Layer
Sonet
SDH
Optical Transport Network
Computer Hardware
Ciena
Cisco
Nexus
Juniper
Nokia
Arista
Scripting
Python
Ansible
Unix
Linux
Command-line Interface
Computer Science
Cisco Certifications
Routing
Switches
F5
Computer Networking
VMware
OpenStack
Optical Fiber
DWDM
ROADM
Microsoft SharePoint
Passive Optical Network
Management
Network Design
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2616439

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to join our Network Team. You will be responsible for the architecture, design, deployment, and optimization of our high-traffic, carrier-grade network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on experience maintaining five-nines (99.999%) availability in a dedicated infrastructure (utilizing dark fiber, wavelength services), service provider, and/or large-scale data center. You will lead complex troubleshooting, ensure robust security, and drive network modernization, including advanced L0 optimization, IPv4/IPv6 transition and SDN (L0-L3) automation physical transport, data link, and network layers simultaneously. This position is remote with travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient IP network infrastructure (MPLS, IP/Ethernet).
Operations & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support, conducting deep-packet inspection and root cause analysis (RCA) for complex outages.
Routing & Switching: Manage and optimize advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and ISIS, specifically focusing on traffic engineering and internet peering.
Carrier Grade Technologies: Implement and manage carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT) for IPv4/IPv6 transition, AAA/RADIUS infrastructure, and high-capacity wireless/mobility cores.
Performance Optimization: Maximize network performance through continuous monitoring and capacity planning to handle high-traffic volumes.
Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts using Python, Ansible, or Terraform to streamline configuration, provisioning, and MOP (Method of Procedure) execution.
Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., ISO27001, PCI-DSS) and implement network-level security, such as DDoS protection and lawful intercept.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, MOPs, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Masters Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 8 years experience or Bachelors Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 10 years experience. 5+ years experience with provisioning 1/carrier class networks.

Required Skills & Experience

U.S. citizenship and an active Top-Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Experience: 5 -15+ years in network engineering, specifically within a service provider, ISP, or carrier-grade data center environment.
Technical Proficiency (L2-L3): TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, IKE, IPSEC, VPNs, and VLANs.
Technical Proficiency (L0-L2): SONET/SDH,FDDI, OTN (ITU-T G.709, OTU4, OTU2).
Hardware Expertise: Hands-on experience with carrier-grade platforms (e.g., Ciena, Cisco ASR/NCS/Nexus, Juniper MX/Mist, Nokia, or Arista).
Automation/Scripting: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or Ansible.
Linux/Unix: Strong Linux CLI skills.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications: CCNP/CCIE (Service Provider or Routing & Switching) preferred, but no required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CGNAT platforms (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, A10 Networks).
Knowledge of 5G core networking or virtualized platforms (VMware, OpenStack).
Experience with Fiber transport technologies (DWDM, ROADM, WSS, PON).

Why Join Us

Work on one of the largest infrastructure deployments in the region.
Direct influence on network architecture and modernization projects.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching.

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: 2616439
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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