Network Engineer Principal Job Listing at SAIC in San Diego, CA (Job ID 2407029)

Description

Description

  The Navy Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) team needs a Senior Network Engineer contractor to support networking efforts throughout the NTCDL program. Ideally, a candidate would be experienced in Navy networks (CANES, ADNS, Comms, etc.).  This candidate will need to be able to lead networking efforts with minimal leadership guidance and must be motivated to solve complex problems independently. The position is Hybrid/Remote located in San Diego, CA. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Analyze and administer the technical architecture of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks
• Researches, runs tests, evaluates, and recommends telecommunications and data network systems
• Analyzes workload, including traffic and utilization trends
• Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate type of hardware installation and Navy Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) networking architecture design solutions
• Help maintain configuration management of network equipment in the Navy Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) system
• Support cyber security efforts related to networking equipment in the Navy Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) system
• Applies advanced knowledge and experience in the area of local and wide area networking, communications, and related hardware and software

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters degree and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Apply knowledge of engineering/networking and the ability to apply fundamental and professional engineering and scientific concepts, theoretical foundations of networking/engineering, and practices to achieve engineering or computer networking objectives with versatility, judgment, and perception.
• Knowledge of design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of engineering and computer systems.
• Apply knowledge of IT, computer and network hardware, and computer systems architecture and integration; providing resolution to networking problems associated with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) networks and upgrades; managing networking processes, procedures and resources; and serving as a networking subject matter expert to engineers, technicians, and IT specialists in planning, distributing, coordinating, and monitoring networking work assignments of the program.
• Proficient in Microsoft products including windows and office suite of products
• Proficient in Red Hat Enterprise Linux operation and system management
• Proficient in Cisco network devices including switches, routers and firewalls
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching Certification preferred
• CompTIA Security+ Certification preferred
• CompTIA Linux+ Certification preferred

Target salary range: $155,001 - $165,000. 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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