Azure Network Engineer

Job ID: 2503181

Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-04-21

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is looking for a Azure Network Engineer that will be responsible for managing the configuration, installation and on-going support of the Network Infrastructure which includes PaloAlto firewalls, Cisco CSR devices as well as Networking in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The candidate for this position should have extensive hands-on technical skills designing and deploying various network technologies in cloud platforms. The scope of this position includes network design, implementation, and support for all components within cloud platforms. This position will need to be adept at monitoring the ongoing operation of the network and identifying potential issues and corrective actions as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• In-Depth knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform and OCI).
• Comprehensive knowledge of cloud security best practices and ability to implement security measures within cloud networks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, BGP.
• Strong understanding of Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and subnets to meet the organization's performance and security requirements.
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and virtual networking concepts.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments.
• Experience with installation of various network devices and services (e.g., routers, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations for any third-party network devices in cloud platforms.
• Work with the existing network administrators and engineers to manage, deploy, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators, and Network Access Control in cloud platforms.
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS and 5+ of Enterprise Network Engineering experience (LAYER 2 and 3).
• Participation in 24/7 on-call rotation is required for this role.
• Hands on experience in Google Cloud Platform and OCI Cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud or on-prem devices such as Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Working technical knowledge of TCP/IP networks and standards (IEEE 802.1).
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP network technologies; DNS, DHCP, TFTP, NAT, and SSL.
• Must have experience with EKS Cluster.
• Experience with Terraform is must.
• Need to have experience with AWS Security group deployment using Terraform.
• Must Have Experience with Transit Gateway, AWS Routing and AWS Load balancers.
• Experience with resolving complex network issues and troubleshooting using packet captures.

Desired:

• 7+ years' experience managing network environment.
• Azure Fundamentals.
• PaloAlto Networks Certifies Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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.