Spectrum San Diego

Principal Network Engineer

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Hill Air Force Base, UT, USA

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Security

The Role

Administer, design, secure, and optimize enterprise networks supporting classified defense systems. Configure routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, directory services, and LAN/WAN architectures. Apply RMF, DISA STIG, ACAS, HBSS/Trellix, and IAVM requirements while automating tasks with PowerShell, Python, and Ansible. Provide Level 2–3 troubleshooting, root cause analysis, end-user support, and network integration. The role also serves as a COMSEC Custodian and requires active Top Secret clearance.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer/COMSEC Custodian to work on our Information Services team. This role centers around ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information systems and networks supporting a critical defense program at Hill AFB, Utah. The selected candidate will serve as a Network Administrator, partnering closely with the mission stakeholders to engineer and maintain compliant secure network architectures.

Job Duties:

Administer, Configure, and optimize enterprise‑grade routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco IOS/NX‑OS, Juniper, Arista).
Implement and Manage: Firewalls, VPN solutions, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Security and Maintain directory services (Active Directory).
Design, document, and maintain LAN/WAN architectures, including redundancy, load balancing, and failover strategies.
Interpret and apply government security frameworks such as RMF, ACAS, HBSS/Trellix, and IAVM bulletins.
Automate network tasks through scripting (PowerShell, Python, Ansible) and demonstrate proficiency performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years relevant work experience or a master’s degree with 7+ years relevant work experience.
U.S. Citizenship with Active final Top Secret clearance required on date of hire and must meet DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements (e.g., Security+, CCNA, CASP+, CISSP).
Demonstrated professional experience in networking with a history of leading large‑scale projects or programs, preferably in defense or aerospace.
Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures and utilizing DISA STIG process to access and document compliance.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve daily support tickets, including end-user support via phone, email, and remote control.

Desired Skills:

Configure and install network devices and services such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN and QoS.
Monitor performance of networking systems to ensure availability and reliability.
Provide Level 2-3 support and troubleshooting networking issues.

About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant work experience, or master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant work experience
U.S. citizenship
Active final Top Secret security clearance on date of hire
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+, CCNA, CASP+, or CISSP
Professional networking experience with a history of leading large-scale projects or programs
Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures
Experience using the DISA STIG process to access and document compliance
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve support tickets, including end-user support by phone, email, and remote control
Experience in defense or aerospace
Experience configuring and installing routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and QoS services
Experience monitoring networking system performance and providing Level 2–3 networking support