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SAIC · 5 hours ago

Systems Integrator

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

14+ years exp

SAIC is seeking an experienced System Integrator to support a mission-critical Department of the Air Force C3BM program in the DC Metro Area. This role ensures the seamless integration and operational readiness of advanced systems across ground nodes, aerial nodes, and cloud environments, leading the installation, configuration, and integration of mission systems while ensuring compliance with technical, security, and operational requirements.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the installation, configuration, and integration of hardware, software, and network systems across aerial and ground mission nodes while adhering to performance, reliability, and security standards

Oversee system-level testing to validate mission readiness and performance, including managing Kubernetes-based and air-gapped environments and deploying zarf packages

Coordinate with the ABMS Enterprise Service Desk, systems administrators, and technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, utilizing approved ticketing systems to track progress and provide actionable metrics

Maintain accurate documentation, including the development of system configuration records and providing quarterly metrics and trend analysis to Government Program Offices and leadership

Ensure compliance with DoD security protocols and operational standards by leveraging software bill of materials (SBOMs) and proper configuration practices

Qualification

Systems IntegrationKubernetesCloud ArchitecturesConfiguration ManagementOperational ReadinessSecurity ProtocolsDevSecOps PracticesCI/CD ProcessesMetrics PresentationTroubleshooting SkillsTrend AnalysisLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsDocumentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

A bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is required

14-17 years of experience in systems integration, configuration management, and operational readiness within DoD or Government environments

Expertise in managing complex ground and aerial systems while working with cloud and Kubernetes-based architectures is essential

At least one of the following certifications: Certified Network Defender (CND), CompTIA Security+ or higher (e.g., CASP+ or Cloud+), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) including specialties such as CISSP-ISSAP (Architecture) or CISSP-ISSEP (Engineering)

Other acceptable certifications include Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC) such as GDSA (GIAC Defensible Security Architecture), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification), GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst), GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials), GICSP (GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Specialist), Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO), or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

An active SECRET clearance, with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI, is required for consideration

Preferred

A master's degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is highly desirable

Extensive experience deploying, monitoring, and validating Kubernetes-based integrations, including air-gapped software deployments using zarf packages

Familiarity with modern DevSecOps practices for system integration and lifecycle management is preferred

Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Institute Certified Practitioner, or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) are an asset

Knowledge of CI/CD processes and SBOM methodologies is also highly valued

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely present metrics, strategies, and resolutions to senior leadership