*Description* *SAIC* is looking for a *Network Engineer *based out of *the Reston, VA* office. Join a high-performing Classified Engineering team using a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies to help shape Network & Infrastructure strategy for the organization by developing, deploying, and modernizing hardware, tools, techniques, and processes supporting SAIC s most critical missions. This is a Hybrid position that will include up to 15% of travel to local Northern Virginia offices. *What Our Team Does*: * Deploys, operates and maintains highly compliant networks and systems supporting diverse applications and functions at numerous levels. * Implements baselines and releases of configurations to positively benefit compliance, uptime/reliability, and performance to meet business objectives * Maintains concurrency with Government and organizationally defined procedures, configurations, and baselines. * Engages in problem resolution when needed to ensure tough issues are fixed, preventative actions are taken, and relevant knowledge is captured and shared across teams. * Coordinates and manages vendors, suppliers, and providers to ensure operational objectives are met. *What Our Team Delivers:* * Highly deployable, highly sustainable, highly compliant hardware, software, and system-based solutions for our programs and customers supporting National Security & Defense missions * CI/CD updates to Networks and Network Configurations in support of various customer compliance frameworks including RMF, NIST800-171/53, and specialized requirements * Partnership and Support for Stakeholders, including Consumers and Operations teams, ensuring solutions are supportable and effective in meeting the mission objective. * Collaboration, expertise and engagement in multiple Corporate Communities of Practice/Excellence in Technical and Non-Technical Domains. * On-site deployment, engagement, and engineering support in controlled environments on a regular basis. *Qualifications* *Education, Experience, & Skills*: * BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field. * 2+ years' experience in Network Engineering, Administration, or a related role with applicable skills/experience. * History working with, supporting, and deploying USG and DOD Networking concepts (eg SIPR, NIPR, EWAN, ICD) a must * Must be able to meet/obtain an IAT level 2 or 3 certification within 6 months of hire. * Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and zero years of experience; Additional or specialized experience may serve in lieu of Degree. *Clearance Requirement:* * Must have an active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly. * Must be a US Citizen *Desired Qualifications*: * Experience deploying, maintaining, and supporting Juniper, Cisco based network infrastructure. Experience managing encryption hardware, cabling infrastructure, etc. a plus. * Experience with Network integration/automation solutions, automated configuration management, and/or the tools capable of supporting intelligent operations. * Demonstrated history deploying and delivering complex IT solutions in close conjunction with Information Assurance and Governance Teams. * Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining Networking Operations Tools, Processes, and Solutions (eg Solarwinds, IPAM, etc.) * Security and Technical Domain coursework and certifications (eg CCNA, JNCIA, CASP+, CISSP, etc.) preferred. * Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and communicate design artifacts including reference documents, architecture, workbooks, and implementation/administration guides. * Agile/Scrum: Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, Scrum, how Scrum is done, standard Scrum/Agile ceremonies. * Familiarity with common Server and Workstation (Windows and Linux) commands and system configurations as needed to complete objectives. * A passion for solving challenging problems and simplifying complex Engineering and Operational challenges by using all available resources including collaboration with teammates, SME s and resources external and internal. * Collaborative and engaging - willingness to appear on webcam in remote team meetings * Excellent written and spoken communication abilities, able to articulate and exchange complex ideas and technical concepts with teammates, stakeholders, and non-technical persons effectively * Experience Provisioning and Managing Cloud Networking & Deployment of Cloud services in IL-5 or higher providers (eg AWS/Azure GovClouds) TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience * 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.