Job Title: Senior Network Administrator
Posted by: SAIC on Jul 02, 2025
Location:
Reston , VAJob Description:
SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.
We are seeking a highly motivated Network Administrator to join our National Intelligence Program supporting the operations, maintenance of a complex, hybrid on-premises and cloud enterprise IT environment. As a Network Administrator supporting Network Operations, you'll be challenged with enterprise support problems where you will coordinate with other NOC and operational staff to address break fix, minor configuration update, schedule add moves and changes, technology upgrades, and installs for network routers and switches. As an experienced Network team members, you will be expected to coordinate ticket acceptance and resolutions. You will support the development of technical resolution reports for critical outages in the Network.
Key Responsibilities
Perform System patching and IAVA patches to network routers and switches
Conduct approved minor network changes (vlan, ACL and port assignment)
You will perform IOS and Software upgrades, switch and router installs, upgrades to ensure smooth operations of the enterprise
Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for network operation
Troubleshoot systems failures and accessibility problems
Support site survey and engineering designs data calls
Support new/enhanced network implementation, installation, and technical refresh projects
Support Network ticket closure across Network OPS staff to include: Completes initial categorization of Service Requests
Use administrative access to the network to provision new switches, routers, and other network components to research errors, incidents, problems
Perform incident analysis, identify potential problems and perform root cause analyses
Complete problem resolutions associated with incident ticket(s)
Stay abreast of the latest network technology trends that can enhance the performance and capability of analytics and software services
Qualifications
Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Solid professional experience in network administration as part of a NOC
8+ years' experience with modern networking technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, and cloud networking services
8+years of proven expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches and other network components
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and experience performing root-cause analysis
Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills:
Experience with automation tools and scripting languages to streamline network operations
Underst anding of modern networking technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, and cloud networking services
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About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.