Network Integration Engineer

Description

• SAIC is seeking a Network Integration Engineer to configure, secure, test, document, and deploy networked systems supporting high-fidelity training simulators for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) community in Huntsville, AL. This position is hands-on and combines hardware rack integration, network configuration, operating-system administration, cybersecurity implementation, and functional testing.

• The Network Integration Engineer will stage and integrate servers, manage switches, routers, firewalls, power distribution units, graphics systems, and user control consoles into portable and fixed-site solutions. The individual will establish approved system and network baselines; configure connectivity and access-control services; execute integration and regression testing; troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; and prepare systems for shipment, field installation, and operational use.

The Network Integration Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Install, mount, cable, label, and organize servers, network devices, power equipment, and associated components in transportable and fixed equipment racks.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, access control lists, and firewall rules.
• Configure and support network authentication and access-control capabilities, including IEEE 802.1X, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), or comparable Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.
• Install, configure, harden, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Enterprise Linux systems.
• Load approved operating-system, application, and network configuration baselines; maintain configuration control throughout lab integration and deployment.
• Execute documented functional, regression, connectivity, and performance test procedures to verify system interoperability and mission readiness.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, cabling, and network failures; document root cause, corrective actions, and unresolved risks.
• Support cybersecurity implementation activities, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, vulnerability remediation, endpoint compliance, and configuration documentation.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, rack elevations, cable schedules, installation procedures, test reports, and configuration records.
• Package approved software updates and installation baselines to support field technicians and operational-site deployments.
• Provide technical support during lab integration, field installation, site acceptance testing, customer demonstrations, and sustainment activities.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and field support personnel to resolve integration issues and prepare systems for delivery.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline and five (5) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; ship required.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience integrating, installing, and troubleshooting networked hardware and lab environments, including servers, managed switches, routers, firewalls, user workstations/consoles, rack assembly, cable management, device labeling, and use of standard laboratory tools.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and network security, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, connectivity troubleshooting, and configuration/troubleshooting of firewalls, VPNs, access control lists, and secure remote connectivity.
• Experience with network authentication and access-control concepts and technologies, such as IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, NAC, or comparable solutions, and foundational administration and troubleshooting capability in Windows Server and Enterprise Linux environments.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and configuration control.
• Ability to follow detailed test procedures, perform methodical troubleshooting, and accurately document results, as well as create and maintain technical documentation (network diagrams, configuration records, installation instructions, test reports).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings, risks, and corrective actions clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Current Cisco networking certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, or CCNP Security) and current cybersecurity certification aligned to applicable contract requirements (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISM, or equivalent).
• Experience with enterprise network access control and endpoint compliance solutions, including Cisco ISE, Forescout, Comply-to-Connect, Zero Trust architectures, and other enterprise NAC platforms.
• Experience configuring and supporting enterprise routing and switching, LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewall technologies, secure communications systems, and related network security solutions.
• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and cybersecurity governance artifacts, including authorization-to-operate (ATO) packages, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), vulnerability reports, and cybersecurity ris