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Senior Network Engineer

SAIC

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Kirtland AFB, NM
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$100,001 - $140,000

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an onsite network engineer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and are responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, SolarWinds, and Identity Services Engine (ISE) authentication) and virtual server environments (private cloud via VMWare Cloud Foundation, servers, storage area networks, and VMware). You should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. You will also support the cybersecurity team to remediate deficiencies. We need experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.

You will
  • Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput
  • Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components
  • Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, and peripheral equipment in operational and test lab environments
  • Operate or administer Linux and Unix systems
  • Provide occasional after-hours operational support for network issues
  • Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, iPerf, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems
  • Develop and maintain network topologies, diagrams and IP tracking


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in science and technology related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 5 years or more relevant experience; a Master's degree and 3 years or more experience. Will accept 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
  • Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification.
  • Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio.
  • Record of success in contributing to the completion of programs and projects; ability to obtain results and make key recommendations.

Desired Experience
  • Good understanding of discipline process, information and data management, configuration control
  • Seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors


Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Top Secret
Employer
SAIC