SATCOM Network Engineer

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Networking Engineer with skills in SATCOM or RF. In this role you will support mission-focused operations by applying expertise in RF communications, IP networking, and information security to configure, troubleshoot, and secure satellite and ground-segment systems. The role involves performing vulnerability assessments, maintaining configuration records, developing technical and program management documentation, and ensuring end-to-end system readiness while collaborating closely with government and commercial stakeholders. Candidates benefit from knowledge of RF instrumentation, environmental testing, and industry certifications in networking or security.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this position

• Experience with RF communication

• Basic understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, MPLS)

• Basic understanding of information security principles (e.g. confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management)

• Ability to perform security assessments (e.g. vulnerability scans, risk analysis) on ground segment software and network devices

• Knowledge of IP networking, routing, and switching concepts, QoS, and network monitoring

• Ability to configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and satellite modem equipment

• Experience providing end-to-end systems engineering support for operational equipment

• Experience developing and implementing program management plans, equipment test plans, operational readiness plans and technical requirements

• Ability to maintain accurate configuration management records and traceability matrices

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across government and commercial sectors

• Educational background in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience with a degree. 15+ years of experience without a degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience or completion of academic coursework in satellite communications, RF design, or information security

• Experience with RF instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)

• Hands-on experience with environmental test chambers (e.g. thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC)

• Security+ or another security certification

• Network+ or another network certification

• Experience authoring User Requirements Documents (URDs), System Requirements Documents (SRDs) and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTMs)

REQNUMBER: 2613313

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