Network Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2613478

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-09

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled Network Systems Engineer to support the deployment, integration, and sustainment of advanced collection and evaluation communication systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical expertise in standing up and integrating rack-mounted data processing systems, with a strong focus on ensuring system functionality and reliability. The candidate should have experience in network forensics, IP address tracking, and mitigation of obscured or falsified IP address origins to ensure accurate identification and enhance investigative processes. The Network Systems Engineer will operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, often independently with minimal supervision, to deploy and configure critical systems for the client. This position may require up to 5% travel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this role

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, technology or a related field although candidates with equivalent, significant industry experience will also be considered

Minimum of 14 years of relevant experience

Experience standing up and maintaining cloud services

Strong documentation skills

Ability to work in a dynamic and up-tempo environment with minimal oversight

Desired Qualifications

Experience with cloud services, network virtualization and a minimum of standing up and maintaining anonymous communication networks

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.