Senior Network Engineer - Secure DoD Networks, TS Clearance

SAIC; Hill Air Force Base (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer/COMSEC Custodian to support a critical defense program at Hill AFB, Utah. You will serve as a Network Administrator, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information systems and networks.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining secure LAN/WAN architectures, implementing RMF, HBSS/Trellix, and automating network tasks with PowerShell/Python, while collaborating with mission stakeholders.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with Active Top Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA, CASP+, CISSP).
• Experience leading large-scale networking projects in defense or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise routing/switching platforms (Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Juniper, Arista).
• Implement and manage firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, and Zero Trust security.
• Design and document LAN/WAN architectures with redundancy and load balancing.
• Apply RMF/ACAS/HBSS/Trellix/IAVM bulletins to ensure compliance.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell, Python, Ansible; perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

IAT Level II certification

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years

Master's degree with 7+ years

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer/COMSEC Custodian to support a critical defense program at Hill AFB, Utah. You will serve as a Network Administrator, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information systems and networks.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining secure LAN/WAN architectures, implementing RMF, HBSS/Trellix, and automating network tasks with PowerShell/Python, while collaborating with mission stakeholders.