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Lead Network Systems Engineer

SAIC, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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SAIC is seeking a Lead Network Systems Engineer to support the AWS Cloud Managed Services for USTRANSCOM. This role involves providing strategic, technical, and program management guidance to support and modernize the combatant command’s infrastructure, systems, and applications under the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6).

The successful candidate will drive complex projects from inception to conclusion, offering strategic advice and technical expertise. Analyze, evaluate, and recommend improvements for mission-critical challenges. Consult clients to define needs, supervise studies, and provide effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop project requirements from inception to completion for complex programs

Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project teams

Analyze and recommend improvements for mission-critical challenges

Consult with clients to define needs, supervise studies, and propose effective solutions

Technical leadership in developing and implementing commercial cloud solution architectures focusing on security, scalability, and resiliency

Plan, design, and manage the migration, integration, and operation of client cloud environments

Ensure cloud services comply with DoD Cloud Computing policies

Provide detailed information on hardware/software selection, cloud provider options, and efficient implementation techniques

Conduct testing of cloud and virtualization systems

Maintain expertise in cloud computing standards and technologies (cloud service provider architecture, cloud deployment models, automation, containers, etc.)

Evaluate new cloud and virtualization technologies to enhance service capabilities

Participate in strategic planning with senior managers

Work Schedule

Standard business hours (Monday to Friday) with potential after-hours and weekend support for planned or emergency events

Required Qualifications

BS and ten (10) years or more experience. (Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.)

IAT Level III certifications (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH)

Must have or be able to obtain an AWS Solutions Architect certification within 90 days of hire

Proven experience as a Network Engineer

Proficient in Redhat Enterprise Linux OS and command line administration

Understanding of layer three routing protocols, particularly BGP

Experience troubleshooting end-to-end connectivity within DoD networking

Experience with Zero Trust architecture

Managing multiple networking devices and using configuration tools like Panorama, Big IQ

Teamwork and mentoring skills

Proactive in identifying and resolving inefficiencies

Desired Qualifications

15+ years of experience

AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Professional Certification

AWS Advanced Networking specialty certification

ITIL V4 Foundations Certification

Familiarity with tools like Git, Jenkins, Groovy, YML, and AWS security capabilities (WAF, GuardDuty, IAM)

Experience with F5 Big-IP (LTM, ASM modules)

Extensive experience as a cloud engineer with AWS, Networking, VPNs

Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, CloudFormation, Lambda, IAM)

Experience with AWS Workspaces or VDI solutions in AWS Cloud

Proficiency in Route 53 deployment and management in AWS GovCloud

AWS networking and Transit Gateway experience

Managing Palo Alto FWs security policy, NAT policy, BGP routing

Experience with Juniper and Cisco virtual cloud routers

BGP routing in a DoD environment

Familiarity with AWS Site-to-Site Connections

Experience with Azure commercial cloud services

Knowledge of Route53 DNS

Application If you're a highly skilled professional with a passion for cloud engineering and system modernization in the government contracting sector, particularly in the St. Louis area, we encourage you to apply.

Join SAIC and help drive innovation and modernization for USTRANSCOM's critical missions!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

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