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Job ID: 2612999

Location: Kittery, ME, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-27

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

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 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) Information Technology Programs for the Dept of the Navy. This initiative leverages advanced technologies and integrates critical defense systems to optimize ship maintenance through IT applications, systems, and training, ensuring sustained mission success in naval ship maintenance operations.  

Work is performed on site in Kittery, ME.  

ROLE: Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. Configure and manage network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN encryption devices, using DoD-approved tools and technologies. Conduct short and long-term capacity analysis for network components, and perform network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime, and implement security measures to protect network integrity. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to support network requirements, including system upgrades and integrations. Conduct network performance and traffic analysis and provide specifications for hardware and software selection. Continuously evaluate and enhance network capabilities through the use of advanced monitoring and reporting tools. Provide technical support and training to users, ensuring compliance with DoD and DoN cybersecurity requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the design, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, and configuration of all network device infrastructure systems.
• Engineer, configure, and manage network connectivity via DoD approved devices for routing, switching, and VPN encryption.  
• Provide network monitoring, reporting, and network engineering and operations support for all PNSY accredited networks and sites.
• Configure and manage all network devices to standard DoD and DoN cybersecurity requirements, and NAVSEA08.  
• Administrate data ingress and egress of all information entering and leaving the protected enclave via firewalls and other multiple layers of network defense.  
• Coordinate and collaborate with the regional Electronic Key Management Systems Manager to support required classified encryption for specified connections as needed.
• Provide on-site support, including basic network administration, basic network server administration and customer support for ship cable maintenance and repair activities at the PNSY [to] include Communication Security (COMSEC) and End Device Support items. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION: BA/BS with eight (8) years' experience or additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree

REQUIRED EXPERTISE:

• Extensive experience in designing, engineering, installing, operating, maintaining, and configuring network device infrastructure systems.  
• Proficiency in engineering, configuring, and managing network connectivity using DoD-approved devices for routing, switching, and VPN encryption.  
• Skilled in providing network monitoring, reporting, and engineering support for various accredited networks and sites.  
• Expertise in configuring and managing network devices to meet DoD, DoN, and NAVSEA08 cybersecurity requirements.  
• Capable of administering data ingress and egress via firewalls and multiple layers of network defense.  
• Ability to coordinate with regional Electronic Key Management Systems Managers to support classified encryption for specified connections.  
• Strong technical expertise in interconnecting and administering switches, routers, and other network layer devices for effective data connectivity and communication.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance

NICE TO HAVE/DESRIED: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)