IT Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join our energized Engineering Innovation Factory Team of solution architects and digital engineers to define and build the infrastructure that fuels the Digital Engineering Transformation across our entire industry. Our work creating digital ecosystems span an exciting variety of programs, customers and corporate initiatives requiring Digital Engineering and Model Based Engineering applications and infrastructure deployed in Defense, Federal Civilian, and/or National Security environments. This position may be worked remotely in the US.  

In this position, you will be responsible for developing and deploying new Digital Engineering cloud-based infrastructures for our internal and external customers across multiple security domains. The chosen candidate will develop infrastructure requirements and architectures to include security, network sizing, provisioning, monitoring and maintenance. The candidate will also be responsible for deploying, automating, and maintaining these digital engineering ecosystems and the resident applications on the target infrastructures. 

 As part of our Engineering Innovation Factory Team, you will engage with other digital engineering subject matter experts and foster broader understanding of the Digital engineering infrastructure and ecosystems to assist them in developing digital work products. You will also be required to engage with the larger community (Industry, Government, and Academia) to stay up to date with latest trends and emerging technologies, approaches, methods, and techniques to further mature and or increase our digital engineering capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of experience deploying cloud-based applications. Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of education.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Experience with Cloud architecture and application deployments on AWS Cloud
• Experience with Linux servers and Windows Servers in a virtualized environment
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of bash and PowerShell scripting
• Experience with SW development (Java, Java Script, C#, C++, Modern Web Frameworks including REST APIs)
• Basic understanding of IT network infrastructure components including database services, application services, web services, network services, back-up services and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot problems reported by users and analyze and isolate issues
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a dynamic, fast paced, team oriented environment
• Ability to get certified in AWS Security specialty within the first 6 month of being hired
• Must be willing to become a notary.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance as needed

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code methodologies such as Terraform and/or AWS Cloudformation
• AWS Cloud Certifications - Solution Architect and/or Developer
• Experience in containerization in areas such as Kubernetes and/or Docker
• Experience supporting US Federal Government agencies and processes
• Experience or Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodology

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.