Network Security Engineer

SAIC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Network Security Engineer to support Navy IT networks and ensure 24/7/365 availability of a deployed enterprise transport network.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and nine years of related experience, focusing on perimeter security design, testing, and deployment using Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, A10, and Cisco devices. On-site work in Suffolk, VA with US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of experience.
• Expert experience with Palo Alto, Panorama, Fortinet FortiGate, A10, and Cisco devices.
• Experience developing and configuring SSL encryption/decryption solutions for traffic inspection.
• Experience with Firewall/DMZ infrastructure and related technologies (Palo Alto, FortiNet FortiGate).
• Root cause analysis, risk identification, and mitigation experience.
• Ability to obtain an approved OS certification (e.g., CCNA or Linux+) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Build, design, test and deploy perimeter security systems.
• Compile records and reports on perimeter operations and maintenance.
• Support root cause analysis and remediation activities; interface with vendor support during outages.
• Support configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices.
• Plan, document, and implement hardware/software build and refresh cycles.
• Create and maintain SOPs for perimeter hardware and software.
• Attend weekly teleconferences and onsite meetings.

Skills

Security devices

SSL encryption

Root cause analysis

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Palo Alto

Panorama

Fortinet FortiGate

A10

Cisco ESA/ASA

Cisco switches

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Location Suffolk, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-10-14

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Network Security Engineer with experience in US Navy IT networks to support the sustained operation and maintenance of a newly deployed naval enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7/365 availability and reliability.

This position is onsite in Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities Include

• Build, design, test and deploy perimeter security systems.
• Directs compilation of records and reports concerning perimeter operations and maintenance to analyze the performance of perimeter security systems.
• Provides input to the problem management process, including assessing and evaluating software and hardware anomalies. Supports the root cause analysis efforts to determine problems and develop remediation activities. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper support during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
• Supports the configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices.
• Plans, documents, and implements hardware and software build and refresh cycles.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing perimeter hardware and software.
• Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of experience.
• Expert experience in one or more of the following security devices Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama management console, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW, A10 Encrypted Traffic Inspection/Application Delivery, and Cisco ESA & ASA.
• Experience developing and configuring SSL encryption/decryption solutions for traffic inspection.
• Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, FortiNet FortiGate.).
• Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software.
• Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledgeable with configuring Cisco switches.
• Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification (e.g., CCNA or Linux+) within 6 months of hire.

Required Clearance

• US Citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance.

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