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LAN
WAN
DOS
Enterprise Architecture
Servers
Firewall
Design Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Training
Research
Storage
Performance Analysis
Leadership
IT Operations
Management
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Networking
Engineering Support
Network Design
Cisco Nexus
Routing
Switches
DoD
Network
STIG
SIPRNet
Quality Assurance
Computer Hardware
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Management
Cabling
Optical Fiber
Electrical Termination
Network Monitoring
HP OpenView
Apache Storm
Amazon Web Services
Security Clearance
ITIL
Network+
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
BICSI
IT Security
Policies and Procedures
Collaboration
Communication
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job ID: 2614570

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-14

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

We are seeking a skilled LAN/WAN Network Engineer to support the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program delivers transparent, interconnected systems and robust security to enable the DoS to fulfill its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides comprehensive enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations, and maintenance support for desktops, servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate, design, document, install, implement, test, and troubleshoot a wide range of network components and systems.
Monitor, tune, and maintain network performance; set standards and ensure compliance across network infrastructure.
Provide client consulting and training on network systems, architectures, and best practices.
Plan, research, evaluate, and recommend new network and storage technologies.
Utilize monitoring and performance analysis tools to identify, isolate, and resolve network issues.
Develop solutions to operational challenges within the constraints of existing equipment and infrastructure.
Create and execute contingency plans for network hardware failures, including both isolated incidents and major outages.
Offer internal consulting, technical guidance, and support to application developers, IT operations, workstation support teams, management, and departmental clients.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree and at least 3 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 8 years of IT network engineering support experience (including Tier II/Tier III support, network infrastructure implementation, and maintenance).
Expert-level experience with one or more of the following: Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst routing and switching, DoD Network Standards (STIGs).
Experience supporting government customers in secure environments, with familiarity in NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and guidelines.
Demonstrated experience developing and conducting quality assurance reviews of engineering change orders for perimeter security hardware and software.
Proficiency in root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation.
Expert knowledge of cabling standards, including fiber optic and copper cable termination.
Experience with network monitoring tools such as HP OpenView, STORM, AWS, NeuralStar, or similar platforms.

Required Clearance:

ship.
Active top secret clearance.
Candidate must be qualified for a TS/SCI clearance and have held an SCI clearance within the past 3 years.

Desired Qualifications:

ITIL Foundation certification.
Professional certifications such as Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, or BICSI.
Familiarity with the Department of State environment, including data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies, and procedures; knowledge of Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs) and Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs).
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective collaboration, self-awareness, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

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: 2614570
Posted 8 days ago

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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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Job ID: 2614763 Location: Beltsville, MD, US Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Network Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID Description This is an opening for a Firewall Engineer to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program provides transparent, inter

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