AI Summary
Support the USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center's COBRA program by designing, deploying, and maintaining secure network infrastructure for modeling and simulation solutions. Lead LAN/WAN architecture, enterprise collaboration tools, and network security compliance across NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and coalition networks. Requires US citizenship, Secret clearance, and CCNP certification with 5+ years DoD networking experience.
Key Highlights
US Air Force COBRA program support at USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center
Design, deploy, and maintain NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and coalition network systems
Must have US citizenship, Secret clearance, and CCNP certification
Key Responsibilities
Design, plan, build, deploy, configure, test, monitor, and maintain UAWC's network systems and related hardware, software, licenses, and certification
Implement network upgrades, system software patching, and security compliance in accordance with DOD 8140.01, RMF, DISA STIGS, and UAWC policies
Coordinate with UAWC IT Technical Planners to plan and complete event and exercise-related networking tasks and requests
Use advanced troubleshooting methodologies to research, analyze, recommend, and document resolutions for network issues or performance improvements
Monitor, analyze, and respond to real-time network traffic, coordinate and submit tickets to escalate issues with upstream providers
Oversee design and optimization of standards-compliant, high-speed, redundant LAN/WAN architectures within UAWC's distributed/exercise-specific network environment
Lead deployment and optimization of enterprise collaboration tools including VoIP, VTC, and IPTV
Evaluate and upgrade UAWC's network systems, providing strategic recommendations for enhanced capabilities and infrastructure refresh cycles
Develop technical documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, and compliance policies
Monitor project status, prepare milestone reports, and present status to UAWC
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Individual Logistics Support
German tax exemption
Base Exchange and Commissary privileges
Motor vehicle registration
APO services
Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at Group 3 rate
Relocation to/from Germany
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Nice to Have
Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco FMC/FTD with VTI
SolarWinds
Multicast routing, QoS, and VPN deployment
Routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, VRFs, NAT, BGP)
VoIP and VTC integration
Virtual Infrastructure (vSphere, vCenter, Cisco Hyperflex)
Security monitoring platforms (Wazuh, ACAS)
Job Description
Job ID 2613944
Location Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE
Date Posted 2026-06-24
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Network Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer Principal to support the US Air Force Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) program at the US Air Forces Europe / Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Warfare Center (UAWC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
COBRA provides for the implementation, integration, development, and delivery of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) solutions to support the US Air Force, Department of Defense, and mission partner multi-domain operations (MDO) within the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) strategy.
This role of this position is to support the UAWC’s physical exercise networks including, Non-Secure Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNET), Secure Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET), Coalition and Exercise Networks, Commercial Internet, and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems.
The Network Engineer Principal will
- Design, plan, build, deploy, configure, test, monitor, and maintain the UAWC's network systems and its related hardware, software, licenses, and certification.
- Implement network upgrades, system software patching, and security compliance in accordance with DOD 8140.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIGS, Maintenance Task Orders, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management, Air Force Instructions, and UAWC policies.
- Coordinate with UAWC IT Technical Planners to plan and complete event and exercise-related networking tasks and requests.
- Using advanced troubleshooting methodologies for physical, virtualized, and software-defined environments, research, analyze, recommend, and document possible resolutions to resolve network issues or improve network performance,
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to real-time network traffic. Coordinate and submit tickets to escalate network issues with upstream providers as needed.
- Oversee the design and optimization of standards-compliant, high-speed, and redundant LAN/WAN architectures within UAWC’s distributed/exercise-specific network environment.
- Lead the deployment and optimization of enterprise collaboration tools and communication platforms, including VoIP, VTC, and IPTV.
- Continually evaluate and upgrade UAWC’s network systems, providing strategic recommendations for enhanced capabilities and network infrastructure refresh cycles to accommodate M&S and JADC2 initiatives.
- Develop technical documentation, including network diagrams, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and compliance policies to maintain accurate records.
- Monitor status of projects, prepare milestone status reports, and present status to the UAWC.
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Required Experience/Qualifications
- US Citizen and U.S. Secret security clearance, eligible for TS/SCI.
- Bachelor's and Five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification.
- DoDM 8140 Work Role 441 – Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate Certification (e.g. Security+, Cloud+, etc.)
- Proficiency using MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio, and Teams.
- Network engineer experience supporting Department of Defense networks, including network compliance with STIGs, RMF, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
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- Additional Security certifications such as CASP, CCNA Security, or equivalent.
- Deep understanding and extensive practical experience with enterprise level networking such as Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Meeting Servers, Nexus, Cisco Firewalls, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Identity Service Engine.
- Experience with emerging technologies such as Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco FMC/FTD with VTI.
- Experience with SolarWinds.
- Experience with Multicast routing, QoS, and VPN deployment.
- Experience with routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, VRFs, NAT, and BGP.
- Desired experience with VoIP and VTC integration.
- Desired experience with Virtual Infrastructure such as vSphere, vCenter, and Cisco Hyperflex.
- Desired experience security monitoring platforms and incident detection management, such as Wazuh or ACAS.
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- $90,000 - $140,000
- Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Individual Logistics Support, including
- German tax exemption.
- Base Exchange and Commissary privileges.
- Motor vehicle registration.
- Access to VAT-free vehicle fuel.
- Armed Forces Post Office (APO) services.
- Reimbursement for minor dependent education at the duty location and access of DoD Education Activities (DoDEA) school system on a space-available basis.
- Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at the Group 3 rate.
- Relocation to/from Germany.
- Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Federal income tax exclusion).
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