Network Engineer Architect

Job ID: 2502729

Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US

Date Posted: 2025-03-03

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Network Architect in Colorado Springs, CO at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Ground Test (DTG).

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Network Operations Lead with the design, implementation, and support of LAN/WAN networks and systems
• Assist the Network Operations Lead with the development and maintenance of network system and service configurations
• Assist the Network Operations Lead with the remediation of STIGs and other network and system cybersecurity-related tasks
• Document and troubleshoot network and system issues
• Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation
• Test and evaluate network systems and services to reduce problems and make improvements
• Assist with the configuration, implementation, and utilization o f network tools such as Cisco ISE, Wireshark and Opmanager.
• Assist with Network Design and Configuration standards for Cisco Routers/Switches and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Infrequent travel (up to 5%) to support various hardware upgrades at remote sites and coordination with teammates in Huntsville, AL
• Work infrequent night shifts (with sufficient prior notice) to support configuration changes

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, with 14 years of relevant experience. 6 years of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one; ship required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have CompTIA Security or CISSP Certification
• Must have CCNA or higher Cisco professional certification
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of Cisco routing/switching design and configuration
• First-hand experience designing/architecting networks
• Experience deploying and managing TACLANEs or other cryptographic equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio
• Ability to travel (CONUS and OCONUS - Up to 5% per year and up to 7 days at a time) and to obtain a US Passport

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience deploying and managing Palo Alto Firewalls
• Experience with network management and monitoring toolsets such as Cisco ISE, Cisco Modeling Lab, Wireshark and Opmanager
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux workstation and server configuration and operation
• Familiarity with multicast network configuration, operation and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications and AV endpoints such as VoIP Phones and VTC Units
• Familiarity with MDA Ground Test, Flight Test, War Games or Exercises
• CCNP certification preferred.

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

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.

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