Senior Network Engineer – DoD/NIPR & SIPR, VTC

SAIC; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer for the TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii. The role supports US and coalition exercise networks, including NIPRNET, SIPRNET, internet, and VTC, with DoW and USAF systems.

The engineer will design, deploy, patch, monitor, and maintain networks, ensuring security compliance and effective performance. A Secret clearance and CCNA/CCNP or higher are required, with 14 years of experience or a degree.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active Secret clearance capable of TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree or 14 years of related experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with DoW and USAF networks preferred
• CCNA or CCNP and other major certs required or equivalent
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and collaboration apps

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, build, deploy, configure, test, monitor, and maintain DoW and USAF network systems
• Implement network upgrades and security compliance per USAF instructions
• Coordinate with USAF IT planners for exercise-related networking tasks
• Research and document resolutions to network problems and improve performance
• Coordinate with external organizations to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Prepare milestone status reports and present to DoW and USAF officials

Skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

MS Office proficiency

Network engineering experience

DoW/USAF networks

Education

Bachelor's degree or 14 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco equipment

Nexus/Firewalls/DNA Center

vSphere/vCenter/ESXi

KG-175 encryption devices

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer for the TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii. The role supports US and coalition exercise networks, including NIPRNET, SIPRNET, internet, and VTC, with DoW and USAF systems.

The engineer will design, deploy, patch, monitor, and maintain networks, ensuring security compliance and effective performance. A Secret clearance and CCNA/CCNP or higher are required, with 14 years of experience or a degree.