The Role
Designs, deploys, operates, and optimizes carrier-grade network infrastructure supporting five-nines availability. Provides advanced Tier 3/4 troubleshooting, routing and switching optimization, traffic engineering, internet peering, CGNAT, IPv4/IPv6 transition, network security, capacity planning, and automation. Develops Python, Ansible, or Terraform solutions and maintains technical documentation. The role requires extensive service-provider or large-scale data-center experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
Summary Generated by Built In
SAIC is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to join our Network Team. You will be responsible for the architecture, design, deployment, and optimization of our high-traffic, carrier-grade network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on experience maintaining five-nines (99.999%) availability in a dedicated infrastructure (utilizing dark fiber, wavelength services), service provider, and/or large-scale data center. You will lead complex troubleshooting, ensure robust security, and drive network modernization, including advanced L0 optimization, IPv4/IPv6 transition and SDN (L0-L3) automation physical transport, data link, and network layers simultaneously. This position is remote with travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient IP network infrastructure (MPLS, IP/Ethernet).
- Operations & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support, conducting deep-packet inspection and root cause analysis (RCA) for complex outages.
- Routing & Switching: Manage and optimize advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and ISIS, specifically focusing on traffic engineering and internet peering.
- Carrier Grade Technologies: Implement and manage carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT) for IPv4/IPv6 transition, AAA/RADIUS infrastructure, and high-capacity wireless/mobility cores.
- Performance Optimization: Maximize network performance through continuous monitoring and capacity planning to handle high-traffic volumes.
- Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts using Python, Ansible, or Terraform to streamline configuration, provisioning, and MOP (Method of Procedure) execution.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., ISO27001, PCI-DSS) and implement network-level security, such as DDoS protection and lawful intercept.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, MOPs, and technical documentation.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Masters Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 8 years experience or Bachelors Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 10 years experience. 5+ years experience with provisioning 1/carrier class networks.
Required Skills & Experience
- U.S. citizenship and an active Top-Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
- Experience: 5 -15+ years in network engineering, specifically within a service provider, ISP, or carrier-grade data center environment.
- Technical Proficiency (L2-L3): TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, IKE, IPSEC, VPNs, and VLANs.
- Technical Proficiency (L0-L2): SONET/SDH,FDDI, OTN (ITU-T G.709, OTU4, OTU2).
- Hardware Expertise: Hands-on experience with carrier-grade platforms (e.g., Ciena, Cisco ASR/NCS/Nexus, Juniper MX/Mist, Nokia, or Arista).
- Automation/Scripting: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or Ansible.
- Linux/Unix: Strong Linux CLI skills.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certifications: CCNP/CCIE (Service Provider or Routing & Switching) preferred, but no required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CGNAT platforms (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, A10 Networks).
- Knowledge of 5G core networking or virtualized platforms (VMware, OpenStack).
- Experience with Fiber transport technologies (DWDM, ROADM, WSS, PON).
Why Join Us
- Work on one of the largest infrastructure deployments in the region.
- Direct influence on network architecture and modernization projects.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Network Engineering or a related field plus 8 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience
- At least 5 years of experience provisioning carrier-class networks
- 5–15+ years of network engineering experience in a service provider, ISP, or carrier-grade data center environment
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Experience with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IKE, IPsec, VPNs, and VLANs
- Experience with SONET/SDH, FDDI, and OTN technologies
- Hands-on experience with carrier-grade networking platforms such as Ciena, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, or Arista
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or Ansible
- Strong Linux or Unix command-line skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- CCNP or CCIE certification in Service Provider or Routing and Switching
- Experience with CGNAT platforms such as F5 BIG-IP or A10 Networks
- Knowledge of 5G core networking or virtualized platforms such as VMware or OpenStack
- Experience with fiber transport technologies including DWDM, ROADM, WSS, or PON
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