Network Engineer

Job ID: 2613704 **Location:** Huntsville, AL, US **Date Posted:** 2026\-06\-16 **Category:** Information Technology **Subcategory:** Network Engineer **Schedule:** Full\-Time **Shift:** Day Job **Travel:** Yes \- 10% of the time **Minimum Clearance Required:** Secret **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None **Potential for Remote Work:** ORA\_ON\_SITE **Description** SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a **Network Engineer** in Huntsville, AL at the Systems Simulation, Software and Integration (S3I) Directorate on Redstone Arsenal supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Ground Test (DTG) in **Huntsville, AL.** **Key Responsibilities:** Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to: * Assisting with the design, implementation, and support of LAN/WAN networks and systems * Assisting with the development and maintenance of network system and service configurations * Documenting and troubleshooting network and system issues * Creating and maintaining network diagrams and documentation * Assisting with the configuration, implementation, and utilization of network tools such as Cisco ISE, Instant Connect Enterprise, Wireshark and OpManager * Providing network monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting during Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test events * Providing communications (Secure VoIP, Secure Chat) support during MDA test events * Coordinating with MDA elements to gather and verify connectivity information required for MDA test events and create an Event Communications Baseline document for that test event * Ability to travel occasionally (up to 10%) to support various hardware upgrades at remote sites * Ability to work infrequent night shifts for up to 2 weeks at a time (with prior notice) to support MDA test events **Qualifications** **Education Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in related field, with two (2\) years of relevant experience. Additional six (6\) years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle). **Clearance Requirements:** * Must be US Citizen with current/existing Secret clearance **Required Skills:** * **Must be able to meet DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements within 8 weeks of hire** * **Must have CCNA or higher Cisco professional certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire** * Experience with Cisco routing and switching design and configuration * Experience deploying or managing TACLANEs or other cryptographic equipment * Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio * Potential for travel (CONUS and OCONUS \- Up to 10% per year and up to 14 days at a time) and ability to obtain a US Passport **Desired Skills:** * Experience deploying and managing Palo Alto firewalls * Experience with network management and monitoring toolsets such as Cisco ISE, Instant Connect Enterprise, Wireshark, and OpManager * Familiarity with Windows and Linux workstation and server configuration and operation