Network Engineer

SAIC

Panama City Beach, FL0–2 yrs50m agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
Must know
Customer serviceNetwork securityMicrosoft OfficeTroubleshootingEmbedded systemsNetworking
Work
On-site in Panama City Beach
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Troubleshooting79%Network security44%Customer service16%Microsoft Office3%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
Listed
Oct 30, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer to support a US Navy contract at NSWC PCD. This role involves providing network support, hardware review, testing and evaluation, creating technical documentation and briefs, and direct customer support.

Location: Panama City Beach, FL

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Travel: Up to 10%

Clearance: Minimum Secret required, with the ability to obtain Top Secret.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply industry knowledge and technical abilities to assist customers in management of networks and hardware.
  • Advise on management and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, VPN gateways, VoIP telephones, VTC, and INE devices.
  • Develop high-quality, coherent, and easy-to-follow technical documentation (e.g., Technical Manuals, Test Plans, Maintenance Plans, Job Aids, Capabilities Briefs) that complies with standards and meets customer needs.
  • Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, and operational procedures.
  • Apply technical writing concepts based on engineering drawings, technical information, and subject matter expert consultations.
  • Create and manipulate charts and diagrams for documentation.
  • Research, collect, analyze, organize, and prepare technical information and data.
  • Edit technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications.
  • Utilize word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Schedule, attend, and participate in project meetings, review meetings, and validation/verification events.
  • Create and maintain trackers for development, planning, and scheduling.
  • Maintain inventories of network and communications devices and equipment.
  • Serve as SME for deployment of tactical enclaves for exercises or contingency environments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Demonstrated experience with configuration and troubleshooting of routing, routing protocols, ACLs, firmware upgrades, DHCP.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and configure networks, routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP, and connectivity.
  • CCNA Certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days for candidates with acceptable experience and resident network knowledge.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Qualifications

  • Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience.
  • Master's degree and zero (0) years' experience.
  • Associate's degree and four (4) years' experience.
  • Four (4) additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a BS degree.

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