**Description** SAIC is currently seeking a technology-savvy and talented **Network Telecom Specialist** to leverage their technical expertise to integrate, test, and maintain networks and telecommunications systems for the Space Systems Command, part of the U.S. Space Force. You will be responsible for the deployment, monitoring, and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches and firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, IPSec Tunnels and Type1 HAIPE devices) and virtual server environments (servers, storage area networks, and VMware) and should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. You will work on a team comprised of fellow network engineers, systems administrators, software developers and software testers who utilize lifecycle management frameworks to complete new IT projects and maintain existing infrastructure. **Fun stuff on the job:** + Installation, configuration, and removal of switches, routers, firewalls, Compunetix MVP bridges and instruments in operational and test lab environments. + Apply knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, Syslog, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems. + Use and incorporate broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols. + Provide the customer technical guidance and direction in the design and implementation of network solutions using advanced understanding of network theory and maintaining specific enterprise network architecture. + Establish overall strategic network standards and priorities to maintain the network baseline; recommend network design changes/enhancements; and analyze the optimization of network systems performance. + Provide high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources through which network technologies can be utilized to meet current and future organizational needs. + Provide on-call support as needed. **Qualifications** **This is you:** + Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5 or more years of relevant experience. May substitute 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree. + Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI. + Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification and be willing to obtain environment certification within 30 days of start. + Experience in IP-based telephony and call management systems. + Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio. + Record of success in contributing to the completion of programs and projects; ability to obtain results and make key recommendations. **Desired qualifications:** + Good understanding of discipline process; information and data management, configuration control. + Seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors. + Ability to provide high-level summary of results and draw conclusions based on interpretation of data. + Experience with Compunetix telephone systems. + Extensive network troubleshooting in Layer 2 and 3 technologies. 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: 2413958 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