• Senior Network Engineer

    SAIC (Washington, DC)


    Description

    SAIC** is looking for a **Senior Network Engineer.

    Job Description:

    + Install, configure, and maintain scalable network devices such as Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.

    + Design and implement secure network access solutions and managing security policy using Cisco ISE to meet organizational requirements.

    + Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure system availability and reliability.

    + Collaborate and partner with other IT platform teams to support and optimize network operations and engineering.

    + Implement and manage network security architecture including network security patching and upgrades, security baselines, compliance, and hardware and software maintenance.

    + Provide level 2/3 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve ServiceNow incidents and tasks.

    Qualifications

    Skills Required:

    + Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field preferred.

    + 5 + years of experience in Enterprise Networking.

    + 2 + years of experience with Cloud PaaS and/or IaaS (Azure).

    + Strong understanding of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration.

    + Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN.

    + CCNA / CCNP / CCIE certification preferred.

    + Routing Platforms – Cisco ISR, ASR, CSR.

    + Switching Platforms - Cisco Catalyst & Nexus.

    + Knowledge of Network Security, VPN, ACL, DMVPN, IPSEC, NAC, MAB, DOT1X, and Encryption Standards.

    + Security Platforms – Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, ASA, Secure Firewall Management Center.

    + Knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking, Fundamentals, and Security best practices: Public (Azure) and Private (Kubernetes) Cloud Technologies.

    + Knowledge of Azure architectural principles and key networking services such as MS Azure VNET, VNET-Peering, Private Link, vWAN, Express Route, Firewall, Load Balancer.

    + Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM).

    + Advanced troubleshooting skills.

    + Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.

     

    Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2506799

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability