• Senior Network Engineer

    SAIC (Pascagoula, MS)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a **Senior Network Engineer** to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network architecture for shipboard C5ISR systems, ensuring robust and secure communication networks in the USCG Polar Security Cutter.

     

    Work is performed on site in Pascagoula, MS.

     

    _This position is contingent upon award news, expected in Fall/Winter 2025._

    Duties:

    - Design and implement network architecture for shipboard C5ISR systems

     

    - Ensure secure and reliable shipboard communication networks design

     

    - Coordinate with Bollinger, USCG stakeholders and OEM vendors for network requirements

     

    - Conduct network performance analysis and optimization

     

    - Support the development and review of network-related documentation and design reviews

     

    Please view our program page for more information and to view all open positions available: jobs.saic.com/CutterC5ISR

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    - Education: Bachelor in Science in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related field

     

    - Five (5) Extensive knowledge of shipboard C5ISR systems and architecture

     

    - Extensive experience in network engineering for shipboard C5ISR systems.

     

    - Demonstrates familiarity and understanding of all subject areas in Certification and Accreditation (C&A)

     

    - Proficiency in network architecture design and implementation

     

    - Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices

     

    - Ability to conduct network performance analysis and optimization

     

    - Knowledge of and experience with evaluating networking functional requirements

     

    - Excellent communication and coordination skills

     

    - Vendor operating system certification such as Microsoft, Cisco, RedHat, or Linux

     

    - Experience supporting projects in a Shipyard environment

    Required Clearance:

    - Active Secret Clearance

    Required Certification:

    - Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Level II – Security+ certification or CISSP or equivalent

    Travel:

    - Must be willing to travel at least once a month to customer location(s)

    Desired Qualifications:

    - Prior experience working on a Firm Fixed Priced contract

     

    - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Network Associate (CCNA)

     

    - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

     

    - Certified Network Professional (CNP) or CompTIA Network+ Certification

     

    - Systems Administration of NIPRNET, SIPRNET, or Navigation Data Distribution System and Interior Communication Systems

     

    - TS/SCI Eligible

    REQNUMBER: 2510949

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