Junior Network Engineer

Overview

SAIC is currently seeking a junior on-site network engineer to work at KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and is responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs) and virtual server environments (servers, storage area networks, and VMware). Team members are expected to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. We need technical experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput
• Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components
• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, UPS, and network gear in operational and test lab environments and solutions, including Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
• Operate, deploy, or administer Linux and Unix systems
• Provide occasional after-hours operational support for networks
• Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems
• Develop and maintain network topologies and diagrams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years or more experience; Master's degree with 0 years of related experience

A Bachelor's degree in a science and technology related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 2 years or more relevant experience. May substitute 4 years or more experience for a bachelor's degree.

Good understanding of discipline process; information and data management, configuration control; seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors.; Ability to provide high-level summary of results and draw conclusions based on interpretation of data

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility to start; ability to obtain and maintain TS / SCI

Entry level

Full-time

Information Technology

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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