Leads enterprise network integration and WAN transport engineering across Cisco, Aruba, and Juniper SD-WAN environments. Designs resilient IPsec, VPN, hybrid-cloud, and Black Core architectures; configures and migrates Navy systems; manages network security compliance; automates deployments with Python, Ansible, or Terraform; develops test plans and reports; and produces architecture documentation. The role also leads technical exchanges and provides engineering guidance to customer and shore-based engineering teams.
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Network Engineer to integrate systems into a complex architecture via various technologies (Cisco SD-WAN, Aruba Edge-Connect, Juniper SD-WAN), implement configuration to provide Network Transport, develop Test and Evaluation Strategy, lead engineering focused Technical Exchanges to understand customer requirements and provide sound engineering guidance for seamless integration.
This is a Remote role in Dallas, TX. Must be local to area. Role requires up to 25% of travel.
JOB DUTIES:
- Integration and WAN Transport: Engineer scalable, resilient network integration solutions including IPSEC/VPN, WAN, SD-WAN, Black Core and hybrid-cloud topologies.
- Implementation & Deployment: Lead the configuration, and migration of Navy Systems and Sites into the SD-WAN Fabric.
- Network Security: Ensure integration configurations comply with the current accreditation authorization.
- Operations & Engagement: Work with the core Shore Based Engineering team to articulate changes in the environment to accommodate integration of customers
- Automation & SRE: Leverage scripting languages and configuration management frameworks (e.g., Python, Ansible, or Terraform) to automate repetitive infrastructure tasks and deployments.
- Test and Evaluation: Generate comprehensive Test Plans to ensure testing rigor. Produce Test Reports to present to the engineering team and Configuration Boards
- Documentation: Produce and maintain comprehensive network architecture diagrams, technical manuals, and configuration artifacts.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and years of experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and fourteen (14) years or more of related experience. Years of experience in lieu of degree to be taken into consideration.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of proven, hands-on experience designing and supporting enterprise-level WAN routing environments.
Technical Proficiencies:
- Deep understanding of core network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VRF’s, IPSEC/VPN’s Black Core Routing).
- Expert-level hardware configuration (Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba SD-WAN Solutions).
- Security & Firewalls: Proven experience managing enterprise firewalls and web/proxy filters.
- Automation: Practical experience using Python or Ansible for network deployment automation.
Clearance:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
DESIRED SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION:
- Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS), or equivalent professional-level certs.
- Security Standards: Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) environments, IAT Level II compliance (e.g., Security+ CE), or handling multi-level security domains.
- Cloud & Virtualization: Knowledge of cloud networking solutions (AWS/Azure) and virtual computing platforms (VMware NSX).
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