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Network Systems Engineer

SAIC, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021

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Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced

Network Systems Engineer

and administrator with background in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cross-domain systems.

Must have excellent speaking, listening and written communication skills

Team oriented and customer focused attitude is critical due to multiple networking locations and varied U.S. Government end users

Responsible for maintaining existing equipment including annual inventory updates, development of recapitalization recommendations and real time govt directed purchasing of malfunctioning equipment

Maintain all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates, anti-virus software, firewalls, routers, switch configuration as required

Perform Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) on systems and applications following the Authorization to Operate (ATO)

Document, track, and report progress/closure of Plan of Action &Milestones (POA&M) liens for systems when documented in the XACTA system.

Work with government Information Security systems engineer (ISSE) after evaluation, to address liens, due dates for closure, and submit proof to complete closure within XACTA

Develop security-related documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) under ICD 503 and associated government directives

Installing, configuring and troubleshooting network hardware issues

Troubleshoot hardware and software, run diagnostics, document problems and solutions, prioritizing fixes, and assess current and future impact of issues

Monitoring and generating data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance

Communicating networking issues to internal team as well as Gov't Lead. Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing new or upgrades of end-to-end networking software and hardware

Training and educating new users

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Poly required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent years of experience required

9+ years of database, network administration, or system administration experience

Network engineering experience (preferred experience with Arista and Juniper Switches and Palo Alto Firewalls)

DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II required, Level III desired. Security network engineering experience in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) (XACTA), Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred

Strong working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols are required, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) preferred.

Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, remote desktop, remote computer management or equivalent

Experience with Python scripting and other automation tools

A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans

Ability to problem solve and think critically

Strong communication skills

Solid project management skills

REQNUMBER: 2508099

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