Job Description
Description
SAIC has an immediate opening for a Long-Haul Network Engineer with a background in Information Technology (IT) Network Engineering and Project Management to oversee the cost, schedule, and performance activities associated with procurement of Commercial Carrier long-haul circuits. The successful applicant will participate within a team of Systems Engineers and Technical Advisors (SETAs) overseeing the design, delivery, enhancement, and recapitalization of a large-scale, physical layer infrastructure. Ability to travel is a requirement of this position.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:The successful candidate must be able to:Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed, high-capacity optical communications systems and equipmentDemonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed switching layer (SONET, Carrier Ethernet) technologies and architecturesDemonstrate a working level knowledge of installation and integration of fiber optic telecommunications systemsDemonstrate the ability to perform requirements analysis, schedule reviews, and cost estimationsDemonstrate the ability to conduct risk assessments and analysis of current and proposed architecturesDevelop circuit specifications, test methodologies, and exercise testing techniques to verify that circuits meet all required specificationsProvide engineering for optical circuit design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting effortsPerform technical evaluation of vendor documentation, including network designs and technical detailsReview daily assessment reports of network health and performance, and provide technical guidance to operations personnel and vendors as necessary to resolve network performance issuesIndependently interact with network and transport services providers to resolve network anomalies and performance issuesServe as Transport Services site liaison for various locationsUpdate the configuration management database for the customer's transport networkSuccessfully work independently, as well as within team dynamics
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Work experience in the areas detailed in the Description of Duties of more than eleven (11) years in lieu of a degree may be considered10-years’ experience with high-speed Terrestrial Telecommunications systemsPMP certification is a plus, but not requiredITIL certification is a plus, but not requiredActive Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with current poly Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Description
SAIC has an immediate opening for a Long-Haul Network Engineer with a background in Information Technology (IT) Network Engineering and Project Management to oversee the cost, schedule, and performance activities associated with procurement of Commercial Carrier long-haul circuits. The successful applicant will participate within a team of Systems Engineers and Technical Advisors (SETAs) overseeing the design, delivery, enhancement, and recapitalization of a large-scale, physical layer infrastructure. Ability to travel is a requirement of this position.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:The successful candidate must be able to:Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed, high-capacity optical communications systems and equipmentDemonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed switching layer (SONET, Carrier Ethernet) technologies and architecturesDemonstrate a working level knowledge of installation and integration of fiber optic telecommunications systemsDemonstrate the ability to perform requirements analysis, schedule reviews, and cost estimationsDemonstrate the ability to conduct risk assessments and analysis of current and proposed architecturesDevelop circuit specifications, test methodologies, and exercise testing techniques to verify that circuits meet all required specificationsProvide engineering for optical circuit design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting effortsPerform technical evaluation of vendor documentation, including network designs and technical detailsReview daily assessment reports of network health and performance, and provide technical guidance to operations personnel and vendors as necessary to resolve network performance issuesIndependently interact with network and transport services providers to resolve network anomalies and performance issuesServe as Transport Services site liaison for various locationsUpdate the configuration management database for the customer's transport networkSuccessfully work independently, as well as within team dynamics
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Work experience in the areas detailed in the Description of Duties of more than eleven (11) years in lieu of a degree may be considered10-years’ experience with high-speed Terrestrial Telecommunications systemsPMP certification is a plus, but not requiredITIL certification is a plus, but not requiredActive Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with current poly Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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