**Description** SAIC has an exciting opportunity for **a Junior** **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). **Key Responsibilities:** + 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 2+ years of relevant experience. 6 additional years of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree. **Clearance Requirements:** + Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required. **Required Experience:** + 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 Experience:** + 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 + Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications and AV endpoints such as VoIP Phones and VTC Units + Familiarity with MDA Ground Test, Flight Test, War Games, or Exercises + Familiarity with the creating of Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) documents REQNUMBER: 2509621 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability