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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Saab
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,200.0 - $115,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, OSI Models, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Ansible, Wireshark, YAML, Wireless Devices, Git, Information Technology, Fortinet, Restful APIs, Cisco
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://saabusa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Saab_careers/job/East-Syracuse-NY-Collamer/Senior-Network-Engineer_R-03313-1/apply

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline is required.

 * 8+ years of relevant experience. Preferably supporting complex enterprise, industrial, transportation, government, or other mission-critical environments.
 * Experience with Cisco devices and network communications protocols and Network Security.
 * CCNA and above are preferred.
 * Experience with design and configuration of wireless equipment is welcome.
 * Experience with Fortinet devices is welcome.
 * Strong network troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues across Layers 1 through 7 of the OSI model.
 * Current DoD clearance is preferred.
 * Experience with JIRA is preferred.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

## Description

Saab Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a team that is designing, building and supporting surveillance systems for commercial and government customers. In this role, you will contribute to the development of diverse network solutions for our customers. Both domestic and international travel will be necessary and can involve up to 30% of your time., * Plan and design networks that perform to both Saab specifications as well as our customers' specifications utilizing technologies such as VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, Spanning Tree, LACP/EtherChannel, first-hop redundancy protocols, static and dynamic routing, and network segmentation.

 * Communicate and collaborate effectively with other technical disciplines including the product development teams, program deployment teams and customer support.
 * Develop resilient Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architectures incorporating redundancy, high availability, rapid convergence, fault tolerance, and appropriate failure-domain isolation.
 * Develop ways to improve our products, documentation, ease of use, reliability, and serviceability.
 * Provide network device support to our customers with troubleshooting, device reconfiguration and replacement and technical refresh when deploying upgrades both remotely and on-site.
 * Develop high-level knowledge of the products and systems for which the communication network will support.
 * Demonstrate familiarity in Software/Operating System Configuration (primarily in a Linux environment), Network Design/Configuration and Troubleshooting.
 * Help develop tools and scripts to support various configuration and monitoring activities.
 * Working knowledge of network tools such as Wireshark and other network tools and diagnostic techniques.
 * Participate in processor and switch selection.
 * Participate in planning and organizing our work.
 * Accurately document all aspects of the networks we create and support.
 * Utilize technologies such as Python, Ansible, REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Git, or similar automation and configuration-management technologies where appropriate.
 * Protect Data in Transit experience preferred