Top Secret-Eligible Network Engineer for DoD Infra

SAIC; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator to install, configure, maintain, and secure the Army Research Laboratory network in Adelphi, MD. On-site role with DoD policy adherence and potential travel up to 10%.

Responsible for Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), and secure network architecture; requires DoD Interim Secret and Top Secret eligibility, plus CCNA/Network+ or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking or related field.
• Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• Must have CompTIA Network+ or CCNA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage network performance, availability, and security.
• Implement and enforce network security procedures to comply with DoD regulations.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware and software, including switches, routers, firewalls, and encryption devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Work with IP-based networking environments, including IPv4/IPv6 and IPSec VPNs.
• Maintain knowledge of 802.1x, 802.11, MAC bridging, traffic management, and data encryption.
• Evaluate and sustain telecommunications infrastructure and ensure conformance with IT policies.
• Train users on basic network operations and escalate issues to senior personnel.

Skills

Cisco networking

Leadership

Routing protocols (OSPF/BGP)

Network segmentation

Network monitoring tools

Network planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IS/Networking or related

Experience in lieu of degree considered

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator to install, configure, maintain, and secure the Army Research Laboratory network in Adelphi, MD. On-site role with DoD policy adherence and potential travel up to 10%.

Responsible for Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), and secure network architecture; requires DoD Interim Secret and Top Secret eligibility, plus CCNA/Network+ or equivalent.