Network Engineer

SAIC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to design, integrate, and execute exercise network architectures that align with operational requirements and the broader theater architecture for joint and multinational training.

The role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI; strong experience with WAN/LAN, encryption, SDN, firewalls, VPNs, RMF, and DoD C2/Mission Command systems is required, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of related experience, or 13 years without a degree.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI; US citizenship required.
• Extensive networking expertise across WAN/LAN, encryption, SDN, firewall and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Integrate USPACOM J6 owned networks.
• Design, develop, and execute scalable, secure exercise network architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers and external stakeholders to deliver executable architectures.
• Integrate common services, C2/Mission Command systems into exercise networks; troubleshoot issues.
• Support J6 exercise planners during planning conferences and exercises.

Skills

WAN/LAN

Wireless Networks

Type 1 Encryption

SDN

Firewalls

VPNs

Zero Trust

RMF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DoD standards tools

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Job ID 2614931

Location: Camp Smith, HI, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-24

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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