Principal Network Engineer

Job ID: 2614429

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-09

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support defense communication network systems ON-SITE in San Diego, CA. Join our innovative team and contribute to mission-critical efforts in network design, integration, and security for cutting-edge DoD programs.

Your Role

You'll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful design, development, testing, and implementation of secure, high-performance network systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate with the team on technical tasks, and ensure network availability to support program testing and ensure the project stays on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Engineer serving as part of a team to maintain, trouble-shoot and update the network.
• Assist with day-to-day lab network operations. Running cable, network connectivity troubleshooting, and equipment configuration.
• Apply DoD accreditation processes, including DIACAP and RMF, to ensure system compliance and security
• Implement and maintain network security in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NETSEC directives (IAVA, IAVM)
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during integration, implementation, and testing phases
• Interface regularly with management, customers, and team members to ensure alignment and progress

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field 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.
• Exceptional Communication and problem-solving skills
• a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly

Clearance:

• Must be a U. S. Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start

Certification:

• Must be able to obtain a Security + clearance within 6 months of hire

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Cisco switch and router experience; CCNA certification is a plus
• Familiarity with DoD accreditation processes (DIACAP and RMF)
• Working knowledge of STIG implementation for network equipment lockdown
• Experience maintaining networks in compliance with NETSEC directives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

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 is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .