**Description** SAIC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to serve as an IT technology integrator that utilizes networking hardware and virtual infrastructure to support customer networks. The successful candidate will work closely with the customer to continually evolve and integrate best practices for infrastructure provisioning, monitoring and deployment, and is expected to leverage a deep understanding of various operating systems, networking protocols and security practices to deliver complex and unique solutions to enable mission. **Qualifications** + Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance to be considered + Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience + BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT (or other technical fields) or demonstrated equivalent experience + Ability to work well in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines, evolving priorities, and the potential to conduct operational support in adverse working environments + Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (OSi model and IP subnetting basics) + Experience implementing and deploying infrastructure and systems + Ability to cultivate in-depth expertise in networking protocols, logging and troubleshooting + Experience troubleshooting technical problems related to networking and virtualization technologies + Familiarization with virtualization techniques and technologies + Experience administering Linux and Windows servers + Knowledge of IPv4 routing protocols, specifically OSPF + Knowledge of and experience deploying and configuring current Cisco routing and switching devices + Deep understanding and experience with network security, including hardening of servers and network devices + Experience deploying and administering network security appliances, VPNs and encryption fundamentals (specifically IPSEC) + A desire to create and innovate solutions in-house to address unique requirements Desired: + CCNA or equivalent + CISSP or similar + Linux SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2410428 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability