SAIC

Network Engineer

SAIC • $88K — $105K *
San Diego, CA 92154Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience; or Master's degree with no prior experience; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Active Secret Clearance required upon hiring; TS/SCI must be obtained post-hire.
  • Experience in military network environments is essential.
  • Administration experience with Cisco products, Windows Server, or Linux is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of core networking concepts and protocols is critical.
  • Current DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) is required.
  • Ability to obtain additional certifications (e.g., CCNA, Microsoft Hybrid Administrator, Linux+, VCP) within 6 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

  • Provide break/fix IT support in shipboard environments and troubleshoot LAN issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis and recommend system changes as needed.
  • Collaborate with external partners and agencies to resolve inter-system issues.
  • Deliver server and network break/fix support, including remote troubleshooting.
  • Advise Navy customers on best practices for maintaining afloat networks.
  • Participate in technical meetings and prepare progress updates.
  • Support engineering and design reviews in integrated product teams.

Benefits

  • Work remotely with location requirements for onsite support.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with Active Duty and government personnel.
  • Engagement in critical military network environments.
  • Potential for travel within the U.S. and internationally at approximately 25%.
  • Involvement in a range of high-impact technical projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a TACNET CB-ISEA Mid-level Network Engineer (Fleet Support) to join our team in San Diego, CA. This role is Remote but MUST BE LOCAL TO AREA due to on site needs. This position requires frequent and regular onsite support aboard U.S. Navy ships. The engineer will work directly with Active Duty personnel and government staff to deliver high quality repair and technical support for Navy afloat networks, including systems such as ADNS, ISNS, CANES, FSW, CENTRIXS, Legacy SCI, VIXS, and WRBS. Travel within the U.S. and internationally may be required (approx. 25%), along with occasional after hours support.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Provide break/fix IT support in a fast paced shipboard environment and troubleshoot LAN issues to determine effective resolutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis and recommend permanent configuration or system changes when needed.
  • Collaborate with external partners, consultants, vendors, and government agencies to resolve inter-system issues and support integration efforts.
  • Deliver server and network break/fix support, including remote troubleshooting of servers, networks, desktops, and peripheral devices.
  • Advise and guide Navy customers on best practices for maintaining afloat networks and associated components supporting data, voice, and communication services.
  • Participate in technical meetings, prepare progress updates, and deliver briefs and presentations as needed.
  • Support engineering and design reviews through participation in integrated product teams.


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree to be considered.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
  • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start.
  • Years of experience supporting military network environments relevant to the listed responsibilities.
  • Administration experience with Cisco switches/routers, Windows Server, or Linux.
  • Working knowledge of core networking concepts and protocols.
  • Current DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
  • Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification (e.g., CCNA, Microsoft Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Linux+, VCP, or equivalent cloud certifications) within 6 months of hire.


DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise scale networks (LAN/WAN/MAN/datacenter).
  • Proficiency with enterprise wireless technologies (802.11 standards, controller-based systems, RF design, tuning, and modern security such as WPA3/802.1X).
  • Knowledge of high availability architectures including HSRP/VRRP, redundant WAN edges, load balancing, and resilient datacenter fabrics.
  • Hands on experience with next generation firewalls, segmentation approaches, and zero trust architectures across large networks.
  • Experience supporting hybrid infrastructures integrating on prem networks with Azure, AWS, or GovCloud and secure identity integration.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, including performing root cause analysis and developing corrective actions that minimize operational impact.
  • Ability to collaborate with customers, partners, and engineering teams to resolve high severity issues and represent the team in cross functional forums.
  • 1+ years of experience with IT ticketing systems such as HEAT, TrackIT, Magic, Remedy, Peregrine, or HELIX.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Office and Windows OS in enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with afloat Navy systems including CANES, ADNS, CENTRIXS, FSW, ISNS, ONE NET, SCI-Networks, SUB LAN, VIXS, WRBS, CND, and SCIP IWF.


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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