DevOps Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a DevOps Systems Engineer with software development and data applications experience to support SAIC’s Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA.  Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for acquiring advanced mission control and processing systems to adapt the ground architecture to maximize the utility of the organizations systems, share data with Mission Partners, and continue to deliver innovative and agile capabilities for ground development.

The DevOps Systems Engineer will provide SETA support to assist bridging the gap between the Platform Services and Data Services teams.  The strategic focus of the office is to deliver common applications/tools and shared software, data, and messaging services for the ground enterprise to facilitate rapid and continuous delivery.  Both teams have been evolving in their development projects and user base within their own portfolio.  We have a strong need to tie the two together in order to enhance enterprise services for the Mission, with a better understanding of challenges and dependencies.

The DevOps Systems Engineer is expected to have technical strength in the understanding of data layers, data services, development platforms, common services for the customer set (to include the IC and potentially DoD), and cloud hosted environments for application development.  This is done cooperatively with government, FFRDC, and other SETA contractors. In this role you will actively support GED’s Enterprise Data, Applications, and Platform (EDAP) transformation.

Responsibilities to Include:

• Work with technical teams to help define scope and acquisition approach for a constant stream of program requirements and external stakeholders.
• Lead complex projects/issues that require in-depth cloud solution integration knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.
• Support the Data & Platform Services Team across an array of Systems Engineering disciplines (Schedules, Configuration Management, Requirements, Risk, etc.), and across a myriad of cloud and data services development activities.
• Derive system level requirements and work with the team to develop corresponding documentation.
• Provide acquisition and programmatic expertise to support the planning of future systems and architectures, and oversight of development contractors.
• Development of statements of work, objectives (SOW/SOO), and request for proposals (RFP)
• Support requirements studies, independent review teams, evaluate concepts of operations, identify technical issues and provide alternatives, identify strengths and weaknesses, and provide programmatic solutions with alternatives to the government.
• Help advise the government on acquisition decisions and strategies.
• Exercising your working knowledge and thorough understanding of requirements management for NRO and NRO programs
• Provide support to the Program Office in the execution of mission critical systems.
• Represent the government at developer lead release and sprint planning events; ensuring that the government and stakeholder needs are prioritized.
• Proactively engage with Agile Development teams to assess implementation and execution.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 7 years of experience in a similar field. 
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• 5+ years of experience supporting software development programs and/or enterprise data services programs driving automation, security, data discovery, access, and cloud integration.
• Experience in Dev/Ops delivery of software capabilities 
• Understanding of Cloud practices
• Broad understanding of space and/or ground systems, hardware, software, operations, data applications/services, and their interdependence.
• Experience with data compliance and data security
• Experience with modern data management approaches
• Understanding of Systems Engineering and Acquisition processes at the NRO
• Strong oral and written communications to support interaction with government, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders, and development contractors at all levels, often requiring coordination between all organizations within a high tempo environment. 
• Knowledge of Agile Project Management methodologies
• Experience documenting requirements, user stories, and use cases.
• Experience with government program management, readiness, program control and budgeting
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and operate in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to work independently.

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 24,000 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 $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.