SAIC is searching for a new IT Systems Engineer Senior to support the Chantilly, VA office. Join a high-performing Classified Systems Engineering team using a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies to help shape Systems & Infrastructure strategy for the organization by developing, deploying, and modernizing hardware, tools, techniques, and processes supporting SAIC's most critical missions
What our team does:
Deploys, operates and maintains highly compliant, converged systems supporting diverse applications and functions at multiple security levels
Implements baselines and releases of configurations to positively benefit compliance, uptime/reliability, and performance objectives
Maintains and enhances Government and organizationally-defined procedures, configurations, and baselines.
Engages in problem resolution to ensure tough issues are fixed, preventative actions are taken, and relevant knowledge is captured and shared across teams.
Coordinates and manages vendors, suppliers, and providers to ensure operational objectives are met.
What our team Delivers:
Highly deployable, highly sustainable, highly compliant hardware, software, and system-based solutions for our programs and customers supporting National Security & Defense missions
CI/CD updates to Configurations in support of various customer compliance frameworks including RMF, NIST800-171/53, and specialized requirements
Partnership and Support for Stakeholders, including Consumers and Operations teams, ensuring solutions are supported and effective in meeting the mission objectives
Collaboration, Expertise and engagement in Corporate Communities of Practice/Excellence in Technical and Non-Technical Domains
On-site deployment, engagement, and engineering support in controlled environments on a daily basis
Qualifications
Education, Experience, & Skills
BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field
5-10 years' experience in Systems Engineering, Administration, or a related role with applicable skills/experience
Experience managing storage, compute, network, and other infrastructures at various levels of convergence e.g. traditional, converged, and hyperconverged that includes expertise in Microsoft Windows, Linux CentOS OR RHEL, VMWare vCenter and vSAN, and related solutions
Proficiency designing, deploying, and managing network- and server-based applications and services and processes in Classified, Government, DoD or other similar environments
Must have or be able to meet/obtain an IAT level 2 or 3 certification within 6 months of hire
Additional or specialized experience may serve in lieu of Degree
Clearance Requirement:
Must have or be able to obtain/maintain Active TS Clearance - SCI w/ CI Preferred.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to analyze, harden and validate compliance across hardware, software, and application layers implementations to satisfy requirements e.g. NIST 800-53 and Secure Technical Implementation Guides.
Experience identifying and developing integration/automation solutions, automated configuration management, or similar technologies e.g. Ansible, Puppet/Chef, vRealize Suite.
Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and communicate design artifacts including reference documents, architecture, workbooks, and implementation or administration guides.
Familiar with designing, deploying, improving and maintaining Data Protection, DLP, and Backup technologies
Experience Provisioning and Managing Cloud platform services in IL-5 or higher providers (e.g. AWS/Azure GovClouds) nice to have
Previous experience maintaining path to production Infrastructure Labs.
Agile/Scrum: Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, Scrum, how Scrum is done, standard Scrum/Agile ceremonies.
Security and Technical Domain coursework and certifications e.g. CASP+, CISSP, VMWare Certification, etc. preferred
Enjoy solving challenging problems well and simplifying complex Engineering and Operational challenges by using all available resources including collaboration with teammates, SME's and resources external and internal.
Collaborative and engaging - willingness to appear on webcam in remote team meetings
Excellent written and spoken communication abilities, able to articulate and exchange complex ideas and technical concepts with teammates, stakeholders, and non-technical persons effectively
COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing. 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.
