Principal Network Engineer

VANDENBERG SFB, CA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Servers
Remote Access
Regulatory Compliance
Backup
Recovery
Systems Design
Testing
Telecommunications
Radio
Operating Systems
Scalability
High Availability
LAN
MPLS
Wireless Networking
IPv4
IPv6
Virtual Private Network
Access Control
JD
Waterfall
Agile
Cadence
COTS
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
DoD
Management
Enterprise Networks
Routers
Switches
Nexus
Juniper
Palo Alto
Firewall
ASA
Cisco PIX
Wireless Communication
Routing Protocols
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
EIGRP
Data Link Layer
MPLS VPN
SD
WAN
Wireshark
SolarWinds
Cisco
Network
Cisco Certifications
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2602007

Location: VANDENBERG SFB, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-03

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: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Principal Network Engineer to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of the program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future.

Job Responsibilities:

Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions
Provides knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and telecom equipment
Provides knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
Analyzes, evaluates and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve solutions for complex technical problems
Develop advanced engineering ideas and guides their development into a final product
Develops advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
Perform highly advanced network/systems design, development, and integration from the start of a project life cycle to the end
Provides and applies advanced engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining network devices, telecom equipment, radio equipment, operating systems, application software, and system management tools
Design and implement enterprise network architectures, incorporating redundancy, scalability, and high availability.
Configure and maintain Cisco, Juniper and Palo Alto equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Support and optimize LAN, WAN, MPLS, and wireless network environments.
Ensure compatibility with IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.
Implement security protocols, firewalls, and VPN configurations.
Design network segmentation and access controls to protect sensitive assets.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Required Experience:

Experience with waterfall-to-agile transformations, designed to deliver Minimum Viable Products in a consistent cadence.
Experience with a broad range of system types: custom developed HW/SW, COTS/GOTS HW/SW, and specialty engineering of exotic material/limited supply items.
Experience in cloud-hosted development, integration, and test capability.
Experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in existing DoD systems
Proven experience configuring and managing enterprise networking equipment such as:
- Cisco routers and switches (e.g., Catalyst, Nexus series)
- Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls
- Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Firepower)
- Wireless controllers and Access Points.
Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Layer 2/3 technologies.
Proficiency in WAN technologies (MPLS, VPN, SD-WAN).
Solid experience with troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, etc.).

Desired Experience:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification

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.

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: 2602007
Posted 2 hours 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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