Senior Network Engineer

SAIC

. Design, develop, and maintain enterprise, tactical, and operational network architectures supporting mission-critical DoD environments .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise and tactical network architectures for DoD environments, with a strong focus on network integration, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and provide strategic engineering recommendations to government customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Architecture DevelopmentCisco Routing and SwitchingDoD Communications SystemsNetwork Testing and ValidationActive Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Network EngineeringLAN ConfigurationWAN ConfigurationTraffic AnalysisCapacity PlanningTechnical DocumentationSystems IntegrationOperational AssessmentsSecure Communications SystemsCross-Domain Solutions

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationTechnical LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Networking TechnologiesNetwork AppliancesFirewallsRoutersSwitchesCloud-Enabled NetworksTactical Communications Networks

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)CompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+CompTIA Project+ITILCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Industry Keywords

DoD EnvironmentsNavy Communications ProgramsMarine Corps NetworksAir Force InfrastructureC4I SystemsInformation Warfare SystemsNetwork ModernizationOperational Fleet Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFirewallsSwitchingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise, tactical, and operational network architectures supporting mission-critical DoD environments
Analyze customer requirements and translate operational needs into scalable network solutions
Develop network architecture products, implementation plans, engineering diagrams, and technical documentation
Engineer and integrate LAN, WAN, cloud-enabled, and tactical communications networks
Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, network appliances, and communications systems
Develop and execute network test plans, technical evaluations, and performance assessments
Perform capacity planning, traffic analysis, and operational network assessments
Provide engineering recommendations to government customers and program leadership
Mentor junior engineers and support technical working groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline and five (5) years of related experience; or Master's degree and three (3) years of related experience
Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise and tactical networks supporting DoD environments
Experience supporting LAN, WAN, IP networking, routing, switching, and network modernization initiatives
Experience developing network architectures, engineering plans, implementation strategies, and technical documentation
Experience integrating secure communications systems across geographically distributed operational environments
Experience supporting network testing, validation, troubleshooting, and operational assessments
Experience configuring and supporting Cisco routing, switching, and enterprise networking technologies
Experience supporting Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or other DoD communications and network infrastructure programs
Experience supporting systems integration and deployment activities within laboratory, development, test, or operational environments
Strong customer-facing communication and technical leadership skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance before start
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance after start
Experience supporting Navy communications programs, shipboard networks, CANES, C4I, or Information Warfare systems
Experience supporting network modernization, systems integration, and communications engineering efforts within operational fleet environments
Experience with cross-domain solutions, multi-level security environments, and secure information transfer technologies
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
CompTIA Security+, Network+, Project+, ITIL, CEH, or equivalent industry certifications