On-Site Network Engineer Associate — Enterprise IT

Socket.dev; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator to manage the enterprise network architecture, switching, routing and security for the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD. This on-site role focuses on performance, reliability and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring, implementing security procedures, configuring routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and training users while coordinating with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Understanding of enterprise network architecture, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, and network security standards.
• Install, configure, maintain, monitor, and secure network infrastructure per DoD/ARL IT policies.
• Experience with IP-based networks, IPv4/IPv6, and encryption devices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage network performance, availability, and security.
• Implement and enforce network security procedures to comply with DoD regulations.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware/software (switches, routers, firewalls, APs, encryption devices).
• Configure routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Work with IPv4/IPv6 and IPSec VPNs.
• Train users on basic network operations and escalate advanced issues.

Skills

Network administration

Enterprise network

Layer 2/3 switching

Routing protocols

Network security

VPN/IPSec

IPv4/IPv6

802.1x/802.11

Tools

Firewall appliances

Router/Switch hardware

VPN gateways

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator to manage the enterprise network architecture, switching, routing and security for the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD. This on-site role focuses on performance, reliability and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring, implementing security procedures, configuring routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and training users while coordinating with senior staff.