DevOps Software Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Developmental Operations (DevOps) Software Engineer to provide engineering and technical advisory and support on the Horizon Program in El Segundo, CA. The position requires an individual with expertise and extensive experience in technical programs, technical program management, agile software development, and specific experience with software development in a DevOps environment. The candidate will provide technical and acquisition support to Government and contractor milestone reviews to assess progress, issues, and meeting mission requirements traceability.

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expert advice to the program manager on technical progress of the program with an emphasis on software development

• Assess project objectives and propose requirements allocation across the system(s), inform design trades, author and manage systems engineering documentation (eg, technical writing), implement configuration management procedures, and review and assess contractor design solutions to determine if they meet requirements and recommend alternative solutions as necessary.

• Review and assess contractor deliverables and test/validation/verification activities to ensure requirements are met

• Identify software development risks and notify the program management team, develop assessments of contractor software development, partner with the development contractor to guide software and integration and testing

• Perform technical and independent technical risk assessment and evaluation of execution against the technical baseline and software engineering

• Monitor software algorithm development and provide independent assessments, recommend procedural and system improvements and efficiencies

• Assess viability from a programmatic and technical execute perspective.

• Develop software technical requirements, develop software test plans and procedure, oversee software testing, verification, and validation activities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of related experience; Master’s with 3+ years; PhD with 0+ years. 

• Must have a background working in DevOps software development environments with specific experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

  • Software Program Management / Acquisition

  • Agile software development

  • JIRA

  • Docker

  • Container

  • Kubernetes

  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD),

  • Cloud - Platform One

• Must be able to interface with all levels of functional/division acquisition offices to accomplish projects for the government program office

• Must be able to work independently

• Must possess a Top Secret/SCI Clearance and be willing to consent to a polygraph examination 

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI

• Relevant Certifications

• Background in a technical discipline, engineering, and/or systems engineering

• Experience in acquisition and program management within the Air Force community

• Space control mission area experience and extensive experience in acquisitions and contract planning

• Prior Military Service

• Expertise managing or overseeing a development operations or software intensive development program

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 more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.