Network Engineer

Science Applications International Corp

North Charleston, SC

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Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Automation, Cisco Network Systems, Citrix Product Family, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Data Science, Emerging Technology, F5 BIG-IP, F5 Network Software, Failover, Firewalls, Fortune 500 Customers, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), High Availability, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Juniper Networks Product Family, Load Balancing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Switching, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Professional Services, Red Hat Linux Operating System, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Secret Clearance, Security Protocols, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Technical Writing, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications

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North Charleston, SC

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30+ days ago

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Network Engineer

Job ID: 2611524

Location: North Charleston, SC, United States

Date Posted: Apr 16, 2026

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

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Description

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on enterprise networking; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
Hands-on SSR expertise, including session failover configurations and performance optimization in high-availability systems.
Proficiency with state replication for firewalls, load balancers, and routers.
Experience with HSRP, VRRP, SSO (Cisco), or other redundancy protocols.
Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies:
DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and NAT/PAT.
In-depth experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions from leading vendors (Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto, or similar).
Expertise with Ansible for automation and orchestration, including:
Writing custom playbooks and roles.
Automating configuration management and deployment processes for network devices.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with containerization and cloud networking technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with other network automation frameworks such as Python, Terraform, or Chef.
Knowledge of load balancing technologies (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC) and features like session persistence.
Strong understanding of network security protocols and controls (e.g., SSL, VPN, firewalls).
Familiarity with SD-WAN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).

Certifications (preferred, but not required):

Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
Automation-focused credentials: Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional, Red Hat Ansible certifications.
Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.

Required Security Clearance:

Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on enterprise networking; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
Hands-on SSR expertise, including session failover configurations and performance optimization in high-availability systems.
Proficiency with state replication for firewalls, load balancers, and routers.
Experience with HSRP, VRRP, SSO (Cisco), or other redundancy protocols.
Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies:
DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and NAT/PAT.
In-depth experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions from leading vendors (Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto, or similar).
Expertise with Ansible for automation and orchestration, including:
Writing custom playbooks and roles.
Automating configuration management and deployment processes for network devices.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with containerization and cloud networking technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with other network automation frameworks such as Python, Terraform, or Chef.
Knowledge of load balancing technologies (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC) and features like session persistence.
Strong understanding of network security protocols and controls (e.g., SSL, VPN, firewalls).
Familiarity with SD-WAN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).

Certifications (preferred, but not required):

Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
Automation-focused credentials: Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional, Red Hat Ansible certifications.
Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.

Required Security Clearance:

Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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