• Network Engineer

    SAIC (Pascagoula, MS)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a **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 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 (https://jobs.saic.com/pages/cutterc5isr?campaign\_id=PfFm1PwjrRqQk-oy8NGTyg&bid=4886)

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

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

    • Five (5) years of Network Engineering experience and extensive knowledge C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR shipboard systems and architecture

    * **See below to view desired C3-C6 ISR systems applicable to this program.**

    • 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 Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP

    _Or must be willing to obtain/pass certification within 90 days of hire_

    * **Desired/Key Systems C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Experience** :

    **C5ISR - Navy Specific Systems** :

    • Aegis Combat System

    • Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)

    • Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS)

    • Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)

    • Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N)

    • Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules (LCS Mission Modules)

    • Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS)

    • AN/SPY-6 Radar

    • Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)

    **C5ISR - USCG Specific Systems** :

    • Rescue 21

    • National Security Cutter (NSC)

    • Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)

    • Fast Response Cutter (FRC)

    • SeaWatch Command Center

    • National Automated Identification System (NAIS)

    Additional Relevant Systems:

    • Integrated Bridge System

    • Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7)

    • Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series)

    • UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios

    • Shipboard Communication Cabinets

    • Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems)

    • Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems

    • Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

    • Sonar Mission System (SMS)

    • Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications

    • NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN

    REQNUMBER: 2511573

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