**Description** SAIC is looking for an experienced **Network Systems Engineer** and administrator with background in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cross-domain systems. + Must have excellent speaking, listening and written communication skills + Team oriented and customer focused attitude is critical due to multiple networking locations and varied U.S. Government end users + Responsible for maintaining existing equipment including annual inventory updates, development of recapitalization recommendations and real time govt directed purchasing of malfunctioning equipment + Maintain all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates, anti-virus software, firewalls, routers, switch configuration as required + Perform Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) on systems and applications following the Authorization to Operate (ATO) + Document, track, and report progress/closure of Plan of Action &Milestones (POA&M) liens for systems when documented in the XACTA system. + Work with government Information Security systems engineer (ISSE) after evaluation, to address liens, due dates for closure, and submit proof to complete closure within XACTA + Develop security-related documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) under ICD 503 and associated government directives + Installing, configuring and troubleshooting network hardware issues + Troubleshoot hardware and software, run diagnostics, document problems and solutions, prioritizing fixes, and assess current and future impact of issues + Monitoring and generating data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance + Communicating networking issues to internal team as well as Gov't Lead. Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing new or upgrades of end-to-end networking software and hardware + Training and educating new users **Qualifications** + Active TS/SCI with Poly required + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent years of experience required + 9+ years of database, network administration, or system administration experience + Network engineering experience (preferred experience with Arista and Juniper Switches and Palo Alto Firewalls) + DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II required, Level III desired. Security network engineering experience in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) (XACTA), Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred + Strong working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols are required, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) preferred. + Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, remote desktop, remote computer management or equivalent + Experience with Python scripting and other automation tools + A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans + Ability to problem solve and think critically + Strong communication skills + Solid project management skills REQNUMBER: 2508099 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