IT Systems Engineer SETA

Job Description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking an experienced Information Technology (IT) based Systems Engineer for a position supporting a US Government customer in the Chantilly, VA  area.  As a SETA, the successful candidate may be called upon to perform various Systems Engineering functions (e.g., requirements, configuration management, readiness, verification and validation, etc.) As a SETA advisor, candidates will be required to demonstrate value-added judgment, and advise the government on various IT activities. The successful applicant will exhibit flexibility in task execution and will produce recommendations and deliverables in a thorough, practicable, and consistent manner congruent with the organization's objectives associated with IT infrastructure provisioning. Candidates must be able to effectively quantify specific, detailed information for their recommendations in written and verbal formats (e.g., slide presentations, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), etc.)  US Citizenship required.  Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph is required to start and must be maintained.   

At a minimum, the successful candidate must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of multiple IT capabilities
• Demonstrate understanding of technology integration with physical, virtual, and cloud based solutions
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communications skills to facilitate clear and concise statuses on multiple, concurrent activities
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrate the ability to perform requirements analysis, schedule reviews, and cost estimations  (i.e., Service Portfolio Management)
• Demonstrate the ability to perform as a change agent focused on translating customer requirements into service provider tasking
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare program plans, to include budget and schedule development
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct risk assessments of proposed service provider deliveries
• Demonstrate the ability to strategically assess a customer’s vision and needs and translate them into opportunities to influence and improve service delivery quality

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors in a STEM field of study and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. *Applicable work experiences may be considered in lieu of degree

• An active, or expired, certification in applicable IT domains is a plus
• PMP and/or Agile certification is a plus
• ITIL certification is a plus

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with a poly 

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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 $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.