Senior Principal Network Engineer

SAIC; Dallas (TX); A distancia; USD 160.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Network Engineer to integrate complex architectures using Cisco SD-WAN, Aruba Edge-Connect, and Juniper SD-WAN technologies. The role is remote in Dallas, TX, with up to 25% travel, requiring U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include configuring and migrating Navy systems into SD-WAN, ensuring security and accreditation compliance, and automating deployments with Python/Ansible. Bachelor’s and 14+ years’ experience preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or related field; 14+ years of related experience or equivalent
• 5–8 years of hands-on experience designing and supporting enterprise WAN routing environments
• Expert-level hardware configuration for Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba SD-WAN solutions

Responsabilidades

• Engineer scalable network integration solutions including IPSEC/VPN, WAN, SD-WAN, Black Core and hybrid-cloud topologies
• Lead configuration and migration of Navy Systems and Sites into the SD-WAN Fabric
• Ensure integration configurations comply with current accreditation
• Collaborate with Shore Based Engineering to implement changes for customer integration
• Use Python or Ansible to automate network deployment tasks
• Create Test Plans and Test Reports for engineering reviews and configuration boards
• Produce and maintain network architecture diagrams, manuals, and configuration artifacts

Conocimientos

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

TCP/IP

VRFs

IPsec/VPNs

Black Core Routing

Python/Ansible automation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/EE

Herramientas

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Aruba SD-WAN Solutions

Descripción del empleo

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Network Engineer to integrate systems into a complex architecture via various technologies (Cisco SD-WAN, Aruba Edge-Connect, Juniper SD-WAN), implement configuration to provide Network Transport, develop Test and Evaluation Strategy, lead engineering focused Technical Exchanges to understand customer requirements and provide sound engineering guidance for seamless integration.

This is a Remote role in Dallas, TX. Must be local to area. Role requires up to 25% of travel.

JOB DUTIES:

• Integration and WAN Transport: Engineer scalable, resilient network integration solutions including IPSEC/VPN, WAN, SD-WAN, Black Core and hybrid-cloud topologies.
• Implementation & Deployment: Lead the configuration, and migration of Navy Systems and Sites into the SD-WAN Fabric.
• Network Security: Ensure integration configurations comply with the current accreditation authorization.
• Operations & Engagement: Work with the core Shore Based Engineering team to articulate changes in the environment to accommodate integration of customers
• Automation & SRE: Leverage scripting languages and configuration management frameworks (e.g., Python, Ansible, or Terraform) to automate repetitive infrastructure tasks and deployments.
• Test and Evaluation: Generate comprehensive Test Plans to ensure testing rigor. Produce Test Reports to present to the engineering team and Configuration Boards
• Documentation: Produce and maintain comprehensive network architecture diagrams, technical manuals, and configuration artifacts.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Education and years of experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and fourteen (14) years or more of related experience. Years of experience in lieu of degree to be taken into consideration.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of proven, hands‑on experience designing and supporting enterprise‑level WAN routing environments.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Deep understanding of core network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VRF’s, IPSEC/VPN’s Black Core Routing).
• Expert‑level hardware configuration (Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba SD‑WAN Solutions).
• Security & Firewalls: Proven experience managing enterprise firewalls and web/proxy filters.
• Automation: Practical experience using Python or Ansible for network deployment automation.

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start

DESIRED SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION:

• Certifications:Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS), or equivalent professional-level certs.
• Security Standards: Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) environments, IAT Level II compliance (e.g., Security+ CE), or handling multi-level security domains.
• Cloud & Virtualization: Knowledge of cloud networking solutions (AWS/Azure) and virtual computing platforms (VMware NSX).

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.