Satellite Ground Network Systems Engineer

SAIC; Redondo Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA, to perform SETA for IT and Network Engineering activities, defining requirements, architectures, and interfaces. The role emphasizes security, performance, and lifecycle considerations, with travel up to 10% and a day shift.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and a strong background in network design, monitoring, and virtualization (e.g., VMware).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field with relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Familiarity with network hardware from Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto Networks.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (Wireshark) and virtualization (VMware).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and documentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform SETA duties for IT and Network Engineering projects.
• Evaluate network designs, implementation, maintenance, and security.
• Assess architectures for scalability and performance to ensure high availability.
• Monitor networks, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance optimizations.
• Provide guidance on IT infrastructure, data center layout, and virtualization.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Master's degree

PhD

Outils

Wireshark

VMware

Ansible

Hyper-V

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto Networks

Description du poste

Job ID 2618519-OTHLOC-100000740513031

Location

Redondo Beach, CA, US

Date Posted

2026-10-28

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Systems Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Job Description

• Perform Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) for systems engineering activities related to Information Technology (IT) and Network Engineering, including concept of operations formulation, requirements definition and analysis, system architecting and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, operational performance and systems analysis, lifecycle cost analysis/estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration analysis (PCA).
• Evaluate network design, implementation, maintenance, optimization, security, and troubleshooting/problem resolution.
• Assess proposed network designs and review existing network architectures to ensure scalable, high-performance systems.
• Monitor and evaluate existing networks for optimal operation, identify bottlenecks, and recommend and implement performance and optimization improvements.
• Conduct evaluations of network security protocols, perform risk assessments, and recommend strategies to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Provide expert advisory support to customers on network architecture, performance, and security risks based on technical expertise in network design, monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Provide perspective on IT infrastructure concerns, including data center floor layout, power and cooling, data storage, infrastructure management, backup solutions, monitoring, operating systems, directory services, identity management, access management, and automation.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of network systems architecture, security protocols, VPNs, firewalls, cloud networking, data center environments, and virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with IT and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible) is highly desired.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a related field and no professional experience required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required for consideration.
• Preferred experience with network protocols, network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls) from major vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware) is strongly desired.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills are required.

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