Network Engineer ‐ Mid

Job Description

Description

SAIC Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Network Engineer - Mid requiring a Position of Public Trust clearance located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Must have at least 3 to 5 years of related experience managing data networks, possessing extensive skills and knowledge in network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management. Must have experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Palo Alto firewall, Cisco Firepower VPN, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNAC). IPV6, F5s, DHCP, DNS, VPN, MPLS, MTIPS, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing, switching, and Out-of-Band (OOB) networks, cloud infrastructure, and firewall management.

The successful candidate is a team player, able to effectively manage their time, willing to learn new technologies, and work with limited supervision. In addition, the qualified candidate will work with other Information Technology team members to ensure continuous network operations.

Job Role Specific Requirements:

• Performs day-to-day activities required to manage data services, such as network design, implementation, and management, to include troubleshooting of complex network issues.

• Provide direct support to other departments regarding network operational issues

• Performs installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrading of network infrastructure as required

• Works with all application owners and other IT stakeholders to build and support a scalable, efficient, and stable network

• Research, plan, design, and implement network technologies using industry best practices to ensure network operations meet business and technical requirements

• Assist internal business units in collecting and documenting network requirements

• Assists in developing network policies, procedures, and change management for network operations

• Work with the virtualization group to develop, configure, and manage networking requirements to ensure interoperability between both physical and virtualization environments

• Participate in Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity team

Qualifications

Top Qualifications, Skills, Experience or Certifications:

• MUST HAVE: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) experience

• Palo Alto firewall, Cisco Firepower VPN, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNAC), IPV6, CISCO Equipment, Firewalls

• Any CISCO training and certification

• Bachelor's Degree required

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Must have 3 to 5 years of related experience managing data networks, possessing extensive skills and knowledge in network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management.

• Solid understanding of Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, etc.

• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

• Knowledge of internal and external routing protocols, e.g. EIGRP and BGP, QoS

• Experience converting from IPV4 to IPV6

• Experience with Virtualization networking technologies preferred

• Comprehensive experience troubleshooting network issues that impact user's productivity

• Understand and support of VoIP services.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential for this position with the ability to work effectively with end-users, IT peers and managers

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

Other:

• Must be able to complete "eApp National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)" form.

Note: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust

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.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.