• Network Administrator

    SAIC (Washington, DC)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking **Network Administrators** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

     

    Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

    The **Network Administrator** responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Manages the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex, secure network systems critical to MARS

    + Ensures optimal network performance and reliability through proactive monitoring and precise tuning

    + Leads troubleshooting and resolution of advanced network issues, adhering to strict security protocols

    + Designs and enforces comprehensive network security policies and procedures

    + Collaborates with IT and intelligence teams on network projects to ensure seamless integration

    + Provides mentorship and expert guidance to junior administrators

    + Remains current with the latest networking technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation within MARS

    Qualifications

    + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

    + One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CEH, Cloud+, SecurityX/ CASP+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP Security, CCSP, GSEC, Certified Network Defender (CND)

    + Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 9 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)

    + Extensive experience in leading network administration, optimizing network performance, and implementing network security measures

    + Proficiency in managing complex network environments, configuring advanced routing protocols, and ensuring high availability

    + Strong understanding of network segmentation, VPNs, and load balancing

     

    Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2510502

    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