**Description** SAIC is seeking **Network Engineers** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region. **Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.** The **Network Engineer** responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Ensures effective dataflow management and orchestration policy enforcement + Monitors real-time operations data, contributing insights to operational dashboards, and enforce content inspection and guard interfaces including recommending system and software maintenance activities and supporting Tier 2 on-site and remote break/fix services to address network issues promptly **Qualifications** + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph + One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CEH, Cloud+, SecurityX/ CASP+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP Security, CCSP, GSEC, Certified Network Defender (CND) + Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) + Perform network configuration, maintenance, and optimization with moderate supervision + Design and implement network solutions based on project requirements and security guidelines + Conduct troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex network problems + Participate in network performance monitoring and optimization efforts + Provide guidance to junior engineers and assist with network-related documentation + Proficiency with network protocols and configurations (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS) + Experience with network hardware and tools, including routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring systems + Ability to independently diagnose and resolve network issues + Understanding of cybersecurity practices and standards in a network context Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2510495 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