Senior Network Engineer

SAIC; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an onsite Network Engineer at Kirtland AFB, NM to support Space Systems Command. The role involves monitoring and supporting network infrastructure (Cisco, Palo Alto, SolarWinds, ISE) and private cloud environments, with Linux/Unix administration and cybersecurity collaboration.

You will analyze network performance, configure devices, and troubleshoot in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting, collaborating with experienced engineers and government sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technology related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree with 3+ years can substitute for experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to obtain TS/SCI.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification required.
• Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, speeds, packet sizes and throughput.
• Assist more senior network engineers with installation, removal and modifications to network components.
• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, and peripheral equipment in lab environments.
• Operate or administer Linux and Unix systems.
• Provide occasional after-hours operational support for network issues.
• Apply enterprise monitoring tools (SolarWinds, WireShark, iPerf) to analyze activity and problems.
• Develop and maintain network topologies, diagrams and IP tracking.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/tech discipline

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Job ID 2617880

Location Kirtland AFB, NM, US

Date Posted 2026-10-14

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Network Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an onsite network engineer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and are responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, SolarWinds, and Identity Services Engine (ISE) authentication) and virtual server environments (private cloud via VMWare Cloud Foundation, servers, storage area networks, and VMware). You should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. You will also support the cybersecurity team to remediate deficiencies. We need experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.

You will

• Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput.
• Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components.
• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, and peripheral equipment in operational and test lab environments.
• Operate or administer Linux and Unix systems.
• Provide occasional after-hours operational support for network issues.
• Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, iPerf, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems.
• Develop and maintain network topologies, diagrams and IP tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science and technology related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 5 years or more relevant experience; a Master’s degree and 3 years or more experience. Will accept 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification.
• Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio.
• Record of success in contributing to the completion of programs and projects; ability to obtain results and make key recommendations.

Desired Experience

• Good understanding of discipline process, information and data management, configuration control.
• Seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors.

Target salary range $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.