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Job ID: 2507329
Location:
QUANTICO, VA, US
Date Posted:
2025-07-09
Category:
Information Technology
Subcategory:
Network Engineer
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required:
TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work:
No
Description
Introduction
Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Air Force and Combatant Commands Business Group of SAIC is seeking a Network Operations Lead to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA.
SAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information. DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program. This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies.
Specifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC will provide an enterprise IT solution that delivers highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, an cutting-edge technologies that support operations and advance the DCSA mission under a single IT environment (i.e., One IT).
Job Description
The Network Operations Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and support of the agency's enterprise network infrastructure. This includes core network services, perimeter security, and field office connectivity. The role demands expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations.
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise network infrastructure.
Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, and security.
Oversee implementation and maintenance of Cisco switching/routing and Palo Alto firewalls.
Coordinate upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of network devices.
Respond to and investigate network incidents, coordinating resolution and documentation.
Collaborate with cloud, server, and security teams to support integrated architecture.
Develop network diagrams, documentation, and performance reports.
Maintain compliance with federal security standards and policies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
It is required that the Network Operations Lead have the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. Fourteen (14) or more years of experience in enterprise network operations. An additional four (4) years of experience in enterprise network operations may be considered in lieu of a degree. Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. Must have IAT-II certification (i.e., CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND and/or Security+ CE). Must possess a Cisco (CCNP or higher) Certification. Strong knowledge of network protocols, VPNs, VLANs, SD-WAN, and perimeter security. Familiarity with monitoring tools, configuration management and network automation.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
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Job ID: 2507329
Location:
QUANTICO, VA, US
Date Posted:
2025-07-09
Category:
Information Technology
Subcategory:
Network Engineer
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required:
TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work:
No
Description
Introduction
Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Air Force and Combatant Commands Business Group of SAIC is seeking a Network Operations Lead to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA.
SAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information. DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program. This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies.
Specifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC will provide an enterprise IT solution that delivers highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, an cutting-edge technologies that support operations and advance the DCSA mission under a single IT environment (i.e., One IT).
Job Description
The Network Operations Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and support of the agency's enterprise network infrastructure. This includes core network services, perimeter security, and field office connectivity. The role demands expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations.
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise network infrastructure.
Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, and security.
Oversee implementation and maintenance of Cisco switching/routing and Palo Alto firewalls.
Coordinate upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of network devices.
Respond to and investigate network incidents, coordinating resolution and documentation.
Collaborate with cloud, server, and security teams to support integrated architecture.
Develop network diagrams, documentation, and performance reports.
Maintain compliance with federal security standards and policies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
It is required that the Network Operations Lead have the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. Fourteen (14) or more years of experience in enterprise network operations. An additional four (4) years of experience in enterprise network operations may be considered in lieu of a degree. Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. Must have IAT-II certification (i.e., CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND and/or Security+ CE). Must possess a Cisco (CCNP or higher) Certification. Strong knowledge of network protocols, VPNs, VLANs, SD-WAN, and perimeter security. Familiarity with monitoring tools, configuration management and network automation.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
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