Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with proven experience in server-side Representational State Transfer (REST) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), and OGC web services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs Systems Engineering activities related to Information Technology or Engineering including: concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system & op. performance analysis, Lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis and physical configuration analysis (PCA) .
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software or engineering specifications. Provides specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
From an information technology perspective, may be concerned with data storage, infrastructure management, backup, monitoring, operating systems, directory services, identity management, access management, and automation.
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Work is reviewed by management to measure whether objectives have been met.
PROBLEM COMPLEXITY: Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.
FREEDOM TO ACT: Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
IMPACT: Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
LIASON: Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree
5 years of experience performing parametric analysis of an IT system and using the results to recognize when interface impacts may occur.
5 years of experience providing operational availability of a web-based application as described in Section 5 using Agile, Extreme, or related self-managed, rapid software delivery techniques
5 years leading an operations team that will utilize core servers to monitor the systems’ CPU load, memory load, disk user and application status.
5 years of experience with AWS and Content Delivery Systems (e.g., Akamai), and related high-availability solutions
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Mater's Degree
3 years of experience in developing REST and/or SOAP services and understanding of Application Programing Interfaces (API) integration.
3 years of experience with container/cloud/APIs.
1 year of experience with geospatial products, metadata, and web service types (OGC and ESRI)
1 year of experience with successful design and implementation of advanced enterprise cloud based mobile applications.
Agile Certification (Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP or SAFe Scaled Agilist)
Security+
AWS or other cloud Certification
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.
