Senior Principal Network Engineer

SAIC; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Network Engineer to integrate systems into a complex architecture leveraging Cisco SD-WAN, Aruba Edge-Connect, and Juniper SD-WAN. The role requires leading engineering exchanges, developing test strategies, and guiding secure, scalable deployments.

This is a Remote role in Dallas, TX with up to 25% travel; local to the area is preferred. The candidate will collaborate with Shore Based Engineering and Navy systems teams to ensure seamless integration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/EE or related field with 14+ years of experience.
• Minimum 5–8 years hands-on experience designing and supporting enterprise WAN routing environments.
• Proficient in core network protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VRFs, IPsec/VPNs; strong SD-WAN experience.
• Expert-level hardware configuration: Cisco, Juniper, Aruba SD-WAN solutions.
• Security: experience managing enterprise firewalls and web/proxy filters; DoD environment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and WAN Transport: engineer scalable network integration including IPsec/VPN, WAN, SD-WAN, Black Core and hybrid-cloud topologies.
• Lead the 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 articulate changes for customer integration.
• Leverage Python/Ansible/Terraform to automate repetitive tasks and deployments.
• Generate comprehensive Test Plans and Test Reports for engineering boards.
• Produce and maintain network architecture diagrams, technical manuals, and configuration artifacts.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

TCP/IP

VRF

IPsec/VPN

SD-WAN

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba SD-WAN

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Aruba SD-WAN

Job 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.

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).