Senior Network Engineer – TS/SCI, DoD, Cisco/Firewall

Science Applications International Corp.; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an onsite network engineer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, to support Space Systems Command. You will troubleshoot, install, and administer network systems, including Cisco/ Palo Alto devices, SolarWinds, and ISE authentication, while collaborating with experienced engineers and customers.

You will analyze traffic, configure multivendor equipment, manage Linux/Unix environments, and provide after-hours support as part of a dynamic team dedicated to mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a science/engineering discipline; 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility within 3 months and ability to maintain TS/SCI.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification is required.
• Strong MS Office and Visio skills.
• Proven track record delivering programs and projects with results.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Linux/Unix administration

Analytical thinking

Education

Science/engineering degree

Master's degree w/ 3+ years experience

4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SolarWinds

WireShark

iPerf

VMware Cloud Foundation

ISE authentication

Job description

SAIC seeks an onsite network engineer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, to support Space Systems Command. You will troubleshoot, install, and administer network systems, including Cisco/ Palo Alto devices, SolarWinds, and ISE authentication, while collaborating with experienced engineers and customers.

You will analyze traffic, configure multivendor equipment, manage Linux/Unix environments, and provide after-hours support as part of a dynamic team dedicated to mission success.