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EmployerSAIC
Location PASCAGOULA, MS USA
PostedDecember 23, 2025

Job Details

Network Engineer
**Description**

SAIC is seeking a **Network Engineer** to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network architecture for shipboard C5ISR systems, ensuring robust and secure communication networks in new ship construction.

**Work is performed on site in Pascagoula, MS.**

**Duties:**

- Design and implement network architecture for shipboard C5ISR systems

- Ensure secure and reliable shipboard communication networks design

- Coordinate with customer for network requirements

- Conduct network performance analysis and optimization

- Support the development and review of network-related documentation and design reviews

Please view our program page for more information and to view all open positions available: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/shipyardc5isr-careers

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

- Bachelor in Science in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related field; OR additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree

- Five (5) years of Network Engineering experience and extensive knowledge C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR shipboard systems and architecture

***** _See below for C3-C6 ISR systems applicable to this program_

- Demonstrates familiarity and understanding of all subject areas in Certification and Accreditation (C&A)

- Proficiency in network architecture design and implementation

- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices

- Ability to conduct network performance analysis and optimization

- Knowledge of and experience with evaluating networking functional requirements

- Excellent communication and coordination skills

- Experience supporting projects in a Shipyard environment

**Required Clearance:**

- Active Secret Clearance

**Required Certification:**

-Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP & a Vendor operating system certification: i.e. Microsoft, Cisco, RedHat, or Linux

- _Or must be willing to obtain/pass certifications within 180 days of hire_

***** **Key Systems C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Experience** :

**C5ISR - Afloat Specific Systems:**

- Aegis Combat System

- Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)

- Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS)

- Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)

- Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N)

- Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules (LCS Mission Modules)

- AN/SPY-6 Radar

- Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)

- National Automated Identification System (NAIS)

**Additional Relevant Systems:**

- Integrated Bridge System

- Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7)

- Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series)

- UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios

- Shipboard Communication Cabinets

- Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems)

- Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems

- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

- Sonar Mission System (SMS)

- Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications

- NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN

- Rescue 21

- National Security Cutter (NSC)

- Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)

- Fast Response Cutter (FRC)

- SeaWatch Command Center

REQNUMBER: 2512571

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

Job #NLX285806217