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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Cryptographic Protocols, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Functions Virtualization, Network Protocols, Citrix Systems, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Single Sign-On, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Containerization, Kubernetes, Wireless Technologies, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Big Ip, Cisco - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A25401D012D94323914DBD88BD795020/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on enterprise networking; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree. * Hands-on SSR expertise, including session failover configurations and performance optimization in high-availability systems. * Proficiency with state replication for firewalls, load balancers, and routers. * Experience with HSRP, VRRP, SSO (Cisco), or other redundancy protocols. * Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies: * DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and NAT/PAT. * In-depth experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions from leading vendors ( Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto, or similar ). * Expertise with Ansible for automation and orchestration, including: * Writing custom playbooks and roles. * Automating configuration management and deployment processes for network devices. Preferred Skills: * Familiarity with containerization and cloud networking technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Experience with other network automation frameworks such as Python, Terraform, or Chef. * Knowledge of load balancing technologies (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC) and features like session persistence. * Strong understanding of network security protocols and controls (e.g., SSL, VPN, firewalls). * Familiarity with SD-WAN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV). Certifications (preferred, but not required): * Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE. * Automation-focused credentials: Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional, Red Hat Ansible certifications. * Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent. 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