Network Engineer

Job ID: 2615483

Location: Remote Work, SC, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support a mission-critical program. This role is 100% remote, with preference for candidates located in Charleston, SC or Stafford, VA. The candidate will design, configure, and secure enterprise network solutions in alignment with DoD requirements.

Job Duties

Design, implement, and manage large-scale enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, routing, and switching.

Configure and optimize network devices to ensure secure, efficient performance while meeting mission requirements.

Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including RMF, STIGs, and IAVM guidelines.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, implement mitigations, and validate cybersecurity controls.

Configure and manage dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and support backhaul technologies for communication systems like Land Mobile Radio (LMR).

Develop and maintain network diagrams, topology maps, and engineering documentation using tools like Microsoft Visio.

Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance using diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and SolarWinds.

Deploy and maintain enterprise-grade networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls).

Serve as a technical liaison, reporting progress and providing solutions to stakeholders.

Qualifications

?Required Education and Work Experience

BS degree and nine (9) years of experience; four (4) additional years in lieu of degree.

Expertise in large-scale enterprise network architectures, DoD-specific standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs, JIE), and dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).

Experience with advanced network hardware from vendors like Cisco and Juniper.

Skilled in creating detailed documentation and using diagnostic tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds).

Required Security Clearance

No clearance required to start, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Navy or USMC networks or Federal IT environments.

Knowledge of communication systems like Land Mobile Radio (LMR).

Ability to manage competing priorities and support diverse operational environments.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.