SAIC

Network Engineer Principal

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Camp H M Smith, HI 96861In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and nine years' experience, or thirteen years' experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI.
  • In-depth knowledge of WAN, LAN, Wireless Networks, Type 1 Encryption, Software Defined Networking, Firewalls, and VPNs.
  • Experience in theater-level network integration and translating requirements into network architectures.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust environments, cloud infrastructure, RMF, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT II compliance certification (Security+ CE or greater) prior to hire.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate USPACOM J6 owned networks.
  • Design and execute secure, scalable exercise network architectures aligned with operational needs.
  • Collaborate with engineers and external stakeholders to deliver network architectures.
  • Troubleshoot network issues to ensure operational readiness.
  • Support J6 exercise planners during planning and execution to comply with DoD standards.
  • Brief network concepts to directorates and General/Flag officers.
  • Travel to planning events and exercise execution as needed.

Benefits

  • Job located in Hawaii, providing a unique environment and lifestyle.
  • Opportunities to work on joint and multinational training exercises.
  • Engagement with high-level military personnel and stakeholders.
  • Exposure to current DoD standards and operational practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) J637 Joint Exercise Branch to design, integrate, and execute exercise network architectures that align with operational requirements and the broader theater architecture in support of classified and unclassified joint and multinational training and exercise environments across the Pacific region.

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

  • Integrate USPACOM J6 owned networks.
  • Design, develop, and execute scalable, secure exercise network architectures that align with operational requirements and the broader theater architecture in support of the Joint Exercise Program (JEP).
  • Collaborate with J68, J66, and J76 engineers and external stakeholders to deliver executable architectures. Resolve technical architecture issues alongside the J6 Chief Technical Officer (CTO).
  • Integrate common services, C2/Mission Command systems, and applications into exercise networks; troubleshoot and resolve network issues to ensure operational readiness.
  • Support lead J6 exercise planners during planning conferences and exercise execution, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and best practices.
  • Brief detailed and high-level network concepts to staff directorates and General/Flag officers.
  • Perform occasional travel to planning events and exercise execution as required.
  • Additional IT Network duties as required to support J76 Division and J7 Directorate.


Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.


Required Clearance:
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI; US Citizenship required.


Required Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with networking technologies, including Wide Area Networks (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), Wireless Networks, Type 1 Encryption, Software Defined Networking, Firewalls, and VPNs.
  • Demonstrated experience in theater-level network integration and translating operational requirements into executable network architectures.
  • Working knowledge of Zero Trust (ZT) environments, cloud infrastructure, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity best practices, and integration of C2/Mission Command systems into network environments.


Required Certifications:
  • Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT II compliance certification (Security+ CE or greater), prior to hire.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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