Job ID: 2600209
Location: REMOTE WORK, MD, US
Date Posted: 2026-01-08
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Network Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description SAIC is seeking a highly skilled
Network Engineer to support a mission-critical Department of the Air Force
C3BM program, ensuring the operational readiness of advanced networking systems across ground nodes, aerial nodes, and cloud environments. This role focuses on
maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity to support mission-critical operations.
The position is based in the
DC Metro Area, with initial work conducted in contractor-provided facilities. The Senior Network Engineer will collaborate closely with Field Service Representatives (FSRs), government stakeholders, and mission partners to manage and maintain secure network connections and devices.
This role is contingent upon contract award expected in the first quarter of this year. Key Responsibilities - Network Design & Maintenance: Deploy, maintain, and configure routers, switches, and networking equipment as defined by Government requirements.
- Ground Node Support: Provide remote and on-site support for networking infrastructure at PAIN Point Ground Nodes, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and replacement of equipment as necessary.
- Operational Continuity: Monitor and maintain operational status for deployed systems, ensuring all network assets meet performance, security, and reliability benchmarks.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve airborne and ground networking anomalies, coordinating with the ABMS Enterprise Service Desk and technical teams to maintain network integrity.
- Documentation & Reporting: Track and document all networking issues through the Government-approved system of record, generating logs, metrics, and trend analysis for leadership. Provide quarterly updates via PowerPoint presentations.
- Kubernetes Environments Support: Assist in configuring Kubernetes-based network environments, including management and deployment of zarf packages in secure and air-gapped systems.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in IT, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 14-17 years of experience in network engineering and operations. Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining enterprise networks, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and supporting secure government systems.
Clearance: Active SECRET clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI.
Technical Knowledge: - Expertise in configuring routers, switches, and ground node networking systems.
- Familiarity with Government-approved ticketing systems for network issue logging and tracking.
- Understanding of Air Force information assurance requirements.
Desired Qualifications: - Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Experience working with Kubernetes and deploying zarf packages.
- Familiarity with ABMS Enterprise Service Desk standard operating procedures.
- Proven history of generating metrics and operational data for leadership presentations.
- Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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: 2600209
- Posted 30+ days ago
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