Network Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in McLean, VA (Job ID 2414552)

Description

Description

SAIC's National Intelligence Community (NIC) Business Unit, USG Mission, and Information Technology Division, provides solutions and services supporting digital modernization programs in areas such as systems engineering, multi-cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science and analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, application development, DevSecOps, cloud network operations, and secure communications.

 We are seeking multiple Mid to Senior level Network Engineers to join our National Intelligence Program providing analytic and software capabilities to include data visualization tools, language translation, data ingestions, extraction, and modeling.  These positions can be in Herndon, VA, McLean, VA or Chantilly, VA and require an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. 

The ideal candidates will possess a robust understanding of network infrastructure design, implementation, and optimization in support of complex analytic and software capabilities.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Experience maintaining a high-performance network infrastructure that supports data-heavy analytic and software applications.
• Work with IT and data teams to understand bandwidth and data transfer requirements for data visualization, language translation, and data processing services.
• Implement and configure robust network solutions to ensure secure and efficient data ingestion, extraction, and flow across systems.
• Ensure network reliability and availability through redundancy, failover, and other high-availability techniques.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide optimization solutions to maintain network integrity.
• Implement network security measures, adhering to organizational standards and compliance regulations to protect sensitive data.
• Coordinate with security teams to regularly assess the network for vulnerabilities and perform necessary updates or patches.
• Document network designs, configurations, and maintenance procedures to ensure a clear understanding of the network's role in supporting analytic functions.
• Participate in the selection and deployment of network management tools to automate network provisioning, configuration, and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party service providers to integrate external data services and tools into the network infrastructure.
• Provide training and support to IT staff on new network technologies and procedures related to data services and analytics.
• Stay abreast of the latest network technology trends that can enhance the performance and capability of analytics and software services.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• 5 to 19 years of hands on network engineering experience. 
• Solid professional experience in network engineering, specifically in environments supporting data analytics and software services.
• Proficiency with modern networking technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, and cloud networking services.
• Proven expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
•  Understanding of and experience with network security practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to address complex networking challenges.
•  Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages to streamline network operations is highly advantageous.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with data center infrastructure management and virtualization technologies.
  Experience with network performance tuning related to large-scale data transfer and real-time data processing.
• Knowledge of IT service management best practices and frameworks, such as ITIL.
  Experience in working with cross-disciplinary teams to support diverse IT projects.

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.

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