About the Role
SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to supporting the * Navy's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) C4I modernization program for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). The role involves the design, deployment, operation, and sustainment of both classified and unclassified network capabilities that support NAVWAR-delivered C4I systems. The engineer will lead network engineering efforts for RSNF ashore facilities and waterfront infrastructure in Jubail, coordinating with other sites across the Kingdom, and serving as a key interface with * Government and Saudi senior military and government officials. The position requires extensive hands-on network design and operations experience, proficiency with network management tools, and the ability to work effectively in an austere OCONUS environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead network engineering design, deployment, and sustainment for C4I infrastructure at the Jubail site, including LAN/WAN, classified enclaves, and tactical interconnects.
- Operate and tune enterprise network management tooling for comprehensive fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security (FCAPS) monitoring across unclassified and classified enclaves.
- Develop and maintain detailed network architecture artifacts, such as topology diagrams, IP plans, VLAN/routing schemas, and as-built drawings, ensuring suitability for foreign disclosure release.
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco-based enterprise routing, switching, firewall, identity, and unified communications platforms.
- Integrate Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capabilities and Type-1 (HAIPE) encryption devices to support C4I traffic and Tactical Data Link gateways.
- Support the integration of network services with critical C4I systems including GCCS-J, NAVMACS, CENTRIXS, CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN), SATCOM, ADSI, and Tactical Data Links (Link-11/16/22).
- Plan and execute network cutovers, conduct technical site surveys, and perform System Operation Verification Tests (SOVTs), coordinating with sister sites for end-to-end testing.
- Provide Tier-3 network troubleshooting and root cause analysis, documenting lessons learned to inform corrective actions within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Interface with * Government representatives and senior RSNF military and government officials to provide updates on network status, risks, and recommendations.
- Mentor junior network engineers and host-nation counterparts, facilitating knowledge transfer in alignment with FMS training objectives and foreign disclosure rules.
- Comply with all OCONUS work, security, and country-clearance requirements, maintaining a valid * passport and necessary Kingdom of Saudi Arabia work documentation.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science field with a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience.
- Must possess an active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it; * Citizenship is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of Network Engineering experience specifically within the * Navy (USN) or comparable Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
- At least two (2) years of experience utilizing network management tools.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in network design and operations.
- Demonstrated experience working OCONUS in security cooperation efforts or for foreign customers, distinct from work on * military bases or * Government facilities.
- Current certifications in CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.
Required Skills
- Extensive Network Engineering expertise, including LAN/WAN design and operations.
- Proficiency in utilizing network management tooling for FCAPS monitoring.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco enterprise routing, switching, firewall, identity, and unified communications platforms.
- Experience with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) and Type-1 (HAIPE) encryption devices.
- Skilled in C4I systems integration and support.
- Advanced Tier-3 network troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to develop and maintain network architecture artifacts such as topology diagrams, IP plans, VLAN/routing schemas, and as-built drawings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interface with * and Saudi officials.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities, with a focus on knowledge transfer and mentoring.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Work Environment and Additional Information
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires travel approximately 25% of the time. The minimum clearance required is Secret, and the ability to obtain it is necessary. The work type is Full-Time, with a Day Job shift schedule. The position requires OCONUS work and adherence to all security and country-clearance requirements.
