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Network Engineer

Upper Marlboro, MD, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Data Science
Computer Networking
Acquisition
Data Processing
Artificial Intelligence
Instrumentation
Screening
Identity Management
System Security
Policies and Procedures
High Availability
Software Packaging
Media
Backup Administration
Computer Hardware
Routers
Firewall
Optical Fiber
Cabling
Servers
Database
Optimization
Usability
Network Administration
Service Delivery
Server Hardware
Operating Systems
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Kubernetes
Docker
Network Security
Switches
Management
Network
Laptop
Organizational Skills
Administrative Support
Documentation
Auditing
Technical Support
Writing
Communication
Cisco Certifications
CompTIA
Network+
Certified Ethical Hacker
Security+
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Hyper-V
VMware ESXi
VMware vSphere
VMware
Backup Exec
McAfee
Endpoint Protection
Scripting
Command-line Interface
Ansible
Python
Perl
R
Ruby
Java
.NET
Information Assurance
Scalability
Sustainability
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2611896

Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-27

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: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer to join our expanding, multi-disciplined team of professionals at our Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL) in Upper Marlboro, MD. The selected individual will be an instrumental contributor to the configuration, maintenance, and overall life cycle of the facility's on-premises enterprise class Windows and Linux based computing environments. This networking infrastructure provides the foundation our team relies on to collect, store, and process data used to evaluate emerging hardware and software technologies designed to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction of travel and trade processes used by our customers. These technologies include biometric acquisition and data processing systems, artificial intelligence, counting and measuring instrumentation and recording systems, and high throughput people screening systems.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform day-to-day operational administration of onsite multi-user computing systems including user management, audits, patches, upgrades, and backups.
Execute system security strategies, policies, and procedures in support of Approval to Operate (ATO) accreditations.
Coordinate, schedule and perform software installations of physical and virtual Windows and Linux operating systems, docker containers, HA clusters, and associated application software packages.
Evaluate existing network systems and software and recommend automation processes for routine administration and management.
Test, evaluate, and recommend next generation software applications and virtualized services for suitability of deployment on secure managed systems.
Ensure data/media recoverability by maintaining system backups and database archive schedules in accordance with industry best practices.
Assist in the management and maintenance of hardware infrastructure including servers, switches, routers, firewalls, and associated copper and fiber cabling.
Monitor IDSL network performance of data stores, servers, and databases troubleshooting and repairing issues as they arise and making recommendations for optimization strategies to improve usability, performance, and efficiency.
Examine and recommend network configuration options to enhance operating capabilities including public, community, private, and hybrid service delivery models while maintaining the required security posture.

Qualifications

Required:

BS and 2 years of experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
Experience installing, configuring, securing, and managing current day server hardware, operating systems, and applications in both Linux and Windows environments.
Understands basic concepts and applications of container management platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience managing network security appliances and enterprise class switches.
Experience configuring and managing network workstations and laptops.
Possesses meticulous organizational skills with experience in administrative support documentation, log file analysis, system audits, and other record keeping practices.
Is willing to iterate and adapt system support requirements to changing needs and conditions.
Possesses strong writing skills and can clearly explain and document technical plans, findings, and recommendations.
Understands the proper communication techniques to effectively elicit requirements for a task.

Desired:

AZ-800/AZ-801, CCNA/CCNP, and/or CompTIA Network+ certification.
ISC2 CC, CEH, and/or CompTIA Security+ certification.
Operational experience with Windows server 2025, Hyper-V, ESXI, VMware vSphere, VCenter Server, Backup Exec, McAfee/Trellix Endpoint Security and/or Patch Manager.
Hands-on scripting/coding/CLI skills in one or more automation packages such as Ansible, Python, Perl, R, Ruby, Java, or .NET.
Demonstrated experience making administrative decisions based on information assurance standards, scalability, extensibility, supportability, and sustainability.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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: 2611896
Posted 1 hour 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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