Network Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking a, Fully Remote, Network Security Engineer to support the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Revolutionary Information Technology Services (RITS) program to oversee and support a diverse range of cybersecurity tools by collaborating with various teams to assess security needs, recommend solutions and provide ongoing support.

NOTE: This is a Hybrid Remote Position, you will need to be able to travel to nearest SIPR site as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide support for various cybersecurity tools, ensuring timely issue resolution and optimal tool performance.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address tool-related challenges, upgrades, and integrations.
• Perform technical evaluation and analysis to troubleshoot infrastructure hardware, software, or end user services using appropriate diagnostic tools, log review, and administrative consoles to determine root cause and remediation of service delivery issues or degradation.
• Perform all functional checks, troubleshooting, operational and administration tasks on managed network security infrastructure supporting hosted services or transport to customers and external providers.
• Participates in daily blocks, firewall action request, and website restriction exemptions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for supported tools, including troubleshooting guides, best practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct training sessions for team members and end-users to enhance tool utilization and efficacy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization of cybersecurity tool workflows. Stay informed about industry trends and advancements, recommending updates or changes to the toolset as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's and 5+ years of related experience; additional 4 years' experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting a variety of cybersecurity tools, such as Security information and event management (SIEM), Intrusion Detective System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), endpoint protection, firewall and vulnerability management.
• Experience editing and creating Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) documents, related to cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and networking protocols.
• Experience with troubleshooting network traffic to identify faults.
• Experience in the CISCO, FireEye/Trellix, Gigamon, Bluecat and Forcepoint products.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification such as CASP+ CE, CCNP-Security, CASP, OR CISSP etc
• Must be certified in one of the following within 180 days of hire: CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNA Routing and switching, CCNE, CCDP, Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator, CCNP, CIO, Cisco Routing and switching Field Specialist, CCIE Routing and switching.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must be able to obtain a full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start, SAIC will help to obtain.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.