Network Engineer Associate

Location: Adelphi, MD • Full-Time • Day Shift • Travel: Yes - 10% of the time • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Interim Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance • Work is performed on site.

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator with an understanding of enterprise network architecture, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, and network security standards. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance, and security of the network infrastructure in accordance with DoD and ARL IT policies at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage network performance, availability, and security.
• Implement and enforce network security procedures and best practices to comply with DoD regulations.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network-related software and hardware systems, including Layer 2/3 switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and encryption devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Work with IP-based networking environments, including IPv4/IPv6 and IPSec VPNs.
• Maintain knowledge of and apply standards related to 802.1x, 802.11, MAC bridging, traffic management, and data encryption.
• Evaluate, develop, and sustain telecommunications infrastructure and ensure conformance with organizational IT policies and objectives.
• Train users on basic network operations and escalate advanced issues to senior personnel when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking, or related field (additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree).
• OR CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or equivalent.
• Experience or familiarity with Cisco networking administration.
• Proven leadership in managing complex network environments, including DoD networks.
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), security standards (802.1X, 802.11, MAC bridging), and media access control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in network segmentation, traffic management, and secure network architecture design.
• In-depth knowledge of network tools, monitoring platforms, and documentation best practices.
• Ability to plan and implement large-scale network configurations and upgrades while minimizing downtime.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 certification.
• Experience with incident management within the ServiceNow Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) platform.
• Familiarity with NIST, STIG, RMF, and Federal Information Systems Controls.
• Working knowledge of hardware configuration management tools and logistics tracking systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex network issues.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Pay

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.