SAIC

Network Engineer

SAIC • $120K — $160K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience as a Network Engineer focused on enterprise networking, or 4 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Hands-on expertise in SSR including session failover and performance optimization in high-availability systems.
  • Proficient in state replication for firewalls, load balancers, and routers.
  • Experienced with HSRP, VRRP, SSO (Cisco), or other redundancy protocols.
  • Advanced understanding of networking protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and NAT/PAT.
  • In-depth experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, F5, or Palo Alto.
  • Expertise in using Ansible for automation, including writing custom playbooks.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and manage network devices to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across enterprise systems.
  • Implement redundancy protocols to enhance network availability.
  • Automate network configuration and management tasks using Ansible.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust network solutions.
  • Evaluate new networking technologies and recommend improvements.
  • Maintain security protocols and policies across network systems.

Benefits

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule and potential for remote work.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
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Job Description

Description

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on enterprise networking; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Hands-on SSR expertise, including session failover configurations and performance optimization in high-availability systems.
  • Proficiency with state replication for firewalls, load balancers, and routers.
  • Experience with HSRP, VRRP, SSO (Cisco), or other redundancy protocols.
  • Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies:
  • DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and NAT/PAT.
  • In-depth experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions from leading vendors (Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto, or similar).
  • Expertise with Ansible for automation and orchestration, including:
    • Writing custom playbooks and roles.
    • Automating configuration management and deployment processes for network devices.
Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with containerization and cloud networking technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with other network automation frameworks such as Python, Terraform, or Chef.
  • Knowledge of load balancing technologies (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC) and features like session persistence.
  • Strong understanding of network security protocols and controls (e.g., SSL, VPN, firewalls).
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
Certifications (preferred, but not required):
  • Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
  • Automation-focused credentials: Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional, Red Hat Ansible certifications.
  • Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.
Required Security Clearance:
  • Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on enterprise networking; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Hands-on SSR expertise, including session failover configurations and performance optimization in high-availability systems.
  • Proficiency with state replication for firewalls, load balancers, and routers.
  • Experience with HSRP, VRRP, SSO (Cisco), or other redundancy protocols.
  • Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies:
  • DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and NAT/PAT.
  • In-depth experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions from leading vendors (Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto, or similar).
  • Expertise with Ansible for automation and orchestration, including:
    • Writing custom playbooks and roles.
    • Automating configuration management and deployment processes for network devices.
Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with containerization and cloud networking technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with other network automation frameworks such as Python, Terraform, or Chef.
  • Knowledge of load balancing technologies (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC) and features like session persistence.
  • Strong understanding of network security protocols and controls (e.g., SSL, VPN, firewalls).
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
Certifications (preferred, but not required):
  • Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
  • Automation-focused credentials: Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional, Red Hat Ansible certifications.
  • Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.
Required Security Clearance:
  • Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment.

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

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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