SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Network Architect

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSterling, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must hold an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and polygraph to be considered.
A bachelor's degree in network engineering or another relevant field is required, but experience may be substituted for the degree.
A minimum of 10 years of network architect experience is required.
At least 15 years of relevant technical experience is required.
Strong documentation skills are required.
Experience architecting large-scale network systems and procuring services from vendors is required.
Deep expertise in networking and transport technologies, with direct experience procuring transport from major carriers, is required.
Expertise in network forensics and IP address tracking is required.
Strong written documentation skills are required.
Ability to take initiative, work independently to solve problems, and work in a multidisciplinary team environment with limited oversight is required.
Ability to multitask and produce high-quality products under tight deadlines is required.
Effective organizational, written, and oral communication skills are required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with other components to communicate processes and procedures and facilitate program requirements are required.
Outstanding customer service skills to meet high-demand requirements are required.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end design and management of data transport needs between multiple sites.
Translate customer network concepts of operations and requirements into procurable vendor specifications.
Develop plans for carrier engagement and service procurement, end-to-end transport architecture, and coordination of circuit and cross-connect implementation.
Specify and deploy network encryption requirements.
Document network architectures, vendor engagements and status, and other project developments.
Engage with vendor engineers and customer technical leads.
Manage network growth as additional sites are added.

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Architect to join our team in providing technical support to a dynamic program encompassing the management, design, deployment, operations, and maintenance of large-scale network communication systems. In this role, the candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end design and management of data transport needs between multiple sites and manage the growth with addition of sites. The ideal candidate will take the initiative, act independently to solve problems, and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment that supports a broad range of operational requirements. The candidate should be an expert with experience in network forensics and IP address tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end design and management of data transport needs between multiple sites
Translate customer network CONOPS and requirements into procurable vendor specifications
Develop plans for engagement with carriers for procurement of services, architecture of end-to-end transport, and coordination of the implementation of circuits, cross connects, etc.
Specify and deploy network encryption requirements
Provide strong written documentation of network architectures, vendor engagements and status, and other project developments
Engage with vendor engineers and customer technical leads
Multi-task and produce high-quality products under tight deadlines
Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to work both individually and in a team environment with limited oversight
Provide effective organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Employ strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with other components to communicate processes and procedures, and facilitate program requirements
Provide outstanding customer service skills to meet high demand requirements

Must hold an active TS/SCI and Poly to be considered for this role
Bachelor's Degree in network engineering or other relevant field, or experience may be substituted for the degree
Minimum of 10 years network architect experience
15 or more years of relevant technical experience
Strong documentation skills
Experience architecting large scale network systems and procuring services from vendors
Possess deep expertise in networking, transport technologies, and have direct experience procuring transport from major carriers

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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