**Description** Job Description: · Install, configure, and maintain scalable network devices such as Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls. · Design and implement secure network access solutions and managing security policy using Cisco ISE to meet organizational requirements. · Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure system availability and reliability. · Collaborate and partner with other IT platform teams to support and optimize network operations and engineering. · Implement and manage network security architecture including network security patching and upgrades, security baselines, compliance, and hardware and software maintenance. · Provide level 2/3 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve ServiceNow incidents and tasks. **Qualifications** Skills Required: · Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field preferred. · 5 + years of experience in Enterprise Networking · 2 + years of experience with Cloud PaaS and/or IaaS (Azure) · Strong understanding of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration · Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN o CCNA / CCNP / CCIE certification preferred. o Routing Platforms – Cisco ISR, ASR, CSR o Switching Platforms - Cisco Catalyst & Nexus · Knowledge of Network Security, VPN, ACL, DMVPN, IPSEC, NAC, MAB, DOT1X, and Encryption Standards o Security Platforms – Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, ASA, Secure Firewall Management Center · Knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking, Fundamentals, and Security best practices: Public (Azure) and Private (Kubernetes) Cloud Technologies. · Knowledge of Azure architectural principles and key networking services such as MS Azure VNET, VNET-Peering, Private Link, vWAN, Express Route, Firewall, Load Balancer · Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) · Advanced troubleshooting skills. · Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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. REQNUMBER: 2502289 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability