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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Long Haul Network Engineer SETA - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Synchronous Optical Networking, Configuration Management Databases, Ethernet, Network Planning and Design, Information Technology - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-long-haul-network-engineer-seta-52838467 ## About the Role * Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed, high-capacity optical communications systems and equipment. * Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed switching layer (SONET, Carrier Ethernet) technologies and architectures. * Demonstrate a working level knowledge of installation and integration of fiber optic telecommunications systems. * Demonstrate the ability to perform requirements analysis, schedule reviews, and cost estimations * Demonstrate the ability to conduct risk assessments and analysis of current and proposed architectures. * Develop circuit specifications, test methodologies, and exercise testing techniques to verify that circuits meet all required specifications., * EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Work experience in the areas detailed in the Description of Duties of more than eleven (11) years in lieu of a degree may be considered * 10-years' experience with high-speed Terrestrial Telecommunications systems * PMP certification is a plus, but not required * ITIL certification is a plus, but not required * Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with current poly ## Description Description JOB DESCRIPTION: SAIC has an immediate opening for a Long-Haul Network Engineer with a background in Information Technology (IT) Network Engineering and Project Management to oversee the cost, schedule, and performance activities associated with procurement of Commercial Carrier long-haul circuits. The successful applicant will participate within a team of Systems Engineers and Technical Advisors (SETAs) overseeing the design, delivery, enhancement, and recapitalization of a large-scale, physical layer infrastructure. Ability to travel is a requirement of this position. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The successful candidate must be able to: * Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed, high-capacity optical communications systems and equipment. * Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed switching layer (SONET, Carrier Ethernet) technologies and architectures. * Demonstrate a working level knowledge of installation and integration of fiber optic telecommunications systems. * Demonstrate the ability to perform requirements analysis, schedule reviews, and cost estimations * Demonstrate the ability to conduct risk assessments and analysis of current and proposed architectures. * Develop circuit specifications, test methodologies, and exercise testing techniques to verify that circuits meet all required specifications. * Provide engineering for optical circuit design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting efforts * Perform technical evaluation of vendor documentation, including network designs and technical details. * Review daily assessment reports of network health and performance, and provide technical guidance to operations personnel and vendors as necessary to resolve network performance issues. * Independently interact with network and transport services providers to resolve network anomalies and performance issues. * Serve as Transport Services site liaison for various locations. * Update the configuration management database for the customer's transport network. * Successfully work independently, as well as within team dynamics. Qualifications * EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Work experience in the areas detailed in the Description of Duties of more than eleven (11) years in lieu of a degree may be considered * 10-years' experience with high-speed Terrestrial Telecommunications systems * PMP certification is a plus, but not required * ITIL certification is a plus, but not required * Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with current poly Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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