Network Integration Engineer
SAIC · Huntsville
SAIC is seeking a Network Integration Engineer to configure, secure, test, document, and deploy networked systems supporting high-fidelity training simulators for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) community in Huntsville, AL. This position is hands-on and combines hardware rack integration, network configuration, operating-system administration, cybersecurity implementation, and functional testing.
The Network Integration Engineer will stage and integrate servers, manage switches, routers, firewalls, power distribution units, graphics systems, and user control consoles into portable and fixed-site solutions. The individual will establish approved system and network baselines; configure connectivity and access-control services; execute integration and regression testing; troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; and prepare systems for shipment, field installation, and operational use.
The Network Integration Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
- Install, mount, cable, label, and organize servers, network devices, power equipment, and associated components in transportable and fixed equipment racks.
- Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, access control lists, and firewall rules.
- Configure and support network authentication and access-control capabilities, including IEEE 802.1X, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), or comparable Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.
- Install, configure, harden, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Enterprise Linux systems.
- Load approved operating-system, application, and network configuration baselines; maintain configuration control throughout lab integration and deployment.
- Execute documented functional, regression, connectivity, and performance test procedures to verify system interoperability and mission readiness.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, cabling, and network failures; document root cause, corrective actions, and unresolved risks.
- Support cybersecurity implementation activities, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, vulnerability remediation, endpoint compliance, and configuration documentation.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams, rack elevations, cable schedules, installation procedures, test reports, and configuration records.
- Package approved software updates and installation baselines to support field technicians and operational-site deployments.
- Provide technical support during lab integration, field installation, site acceptance testing, customer demonstrations, and sustainment activities.
- Coordinate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and field support personnel to resolve integration issues and prepare systems for delivery.
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