**Description** SAIC is seeking a highly skilled  **Network Engineer**  to support a mission-critical Department of the Air Force ** C3BM program** , ensuring the operational readiness of advanced networking systems across ground nodes, aerial nodes, and cloud environments. This role focuses on  **maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure,** ensuring secure and seamless connectivity to support mission-critical operations. The position is based in the  **DC Metro Area,** with initial work conducted in contractor-provided facilities. The Senior Network Engineer will collaborate closely with Field Service Representatives (FSRs), government stakeholders, and mission partners to manage and maintain secure network connections and devices. **This role is contingent upon contract award expected in the first quarter of this year.** **Key Responsibilities** + Network Design & Maintenance: Deploy, maintain, and configure routers, switches, and networking equipment as defined by Government requirements. + Ground Node Support: Provide remote and on-site support for networking infrastructure at PAIN Point Ground Nodes, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and replacement of equipment as necessary. + Operational Continuity: Monitor and maintain operational status for deployed systems, ensuring all network assets meet performance, security, and reliability benchmarks. + Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve airborne and ground networking anomalies, coordinating with the ABMS Enterprise Service Desk and technical teams to maintain network integrity. + Documentation & Reporting: Track and document all networking issues through the Government-approved system of record, generating logs, metrics, and trend analysis for leadership. Provide quarterly updates via PowerPoint presentations. + Kubernetes Environments Support: Assist in configuring Kubernetes-based network environments, including management and deployment of zarf packages in secure and air-gapped systems. **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in IT, Engineering, or a related field. **Experience: ** 14-17 years of experience in network engineering and operations. Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining enterprise networks, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and supporting secure government systems. **Clearance: ** Active SECRET clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI. **Technical Knowledge:** + Expertise in configuring routers, switches, and ground node networking systems. + Familiarity with Government-approved ticketing systems for network issue logging and tracking. + Understanding of Air Force information assurance requirements. **Desired Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in a related discipline. + Experience working with Kubernetes and deploying zarf packages. + Familiarity with ABMS Enterprise Service Desk standard operating procedures. + Proven history of generating metrics and operational data for leadership presentations. + Active TS/SCI clearance preferred. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2600209 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