Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated?Systems Engineer – Platform?to join our MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. The primary focus of this role is the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure and platform services to ensure the seamless performance, scalability, security, and reliability of mission-critical IT systems. In addition to traditional platform services, we are seeking a systems engineer with specific expertise in?Kubernetes?and containerization technologies to support modernization efforts. The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge of containerized architectures to improve platform scalability, streamline deployments, and enhance system resiliency. This role requires collaboration within a complex enterprise environment of virtualized systems, cloud platforms, Windows infrastructure, and networking services to deliver secure and innovative infrastructure solutions. All work must be performed on-site in?Springfield, VA. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the design, implementation, and sustainment strategies for enterprise infrastructure and platform services, with an emphasis on containerized architecturesEvaluate and optimize system architectures to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security, including the incorporation of containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Docker SwarmDeploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and related container environments to support application modernization and platform servicesAutomate workflows for infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and container orchestration using tools such as Terraform, Helm, and AnsibleTranslate complex stakeholder needs into actionable technical requirements and documentationSupport end-to-end project activities by providing technical inputs for planning, execution, and risk identification, with a focus on emerging technologies like containerizationProvide subject-matter expertise to development and integration teams on infrastructure, containerization best practices, and platform engineeringIdentify technical risks and recommend mitigation approaches to government leadership, particularly for Kubernetes and related containerized workloadsPrepare and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure components, containerized services, platform components, and engineering workflowsContribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending modern tools, processes, and engineering practices to enhance container and platform capabilitiesDeliver status updates, technical reports, and briefings for senior government stakeholders
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GEDCertifications (CWF Requirements): Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF)?ID 451 (System Administrator – Intermediate Level)?requirements, as outlined by?Navy COOLThis requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications: CompTIA Cloud+ CompTIA Security+ GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) OR This requirement can be met through: A?Bachelor’s Degree?in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related fieldExperience: 2-5 years?of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level?IT environmentsTechnical Skills: Expertise in enterprise platform services, including infrastructure architecture, virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and Windows Server managementAdvanced knowledge of containerization tools like Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift, and their related lifecycle management workflowsExperience managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters, including the use of tools such as Helm, Rancher, Istio, or Kubernetes RBACExperience implementing and supporting high availability (HA) architectures, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies for both traditional and containerized systemsStrong understanding of infrastructure automation/orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShellProficiency in managing Active Directory (AD) and integrating it with platform and containerized services Experience with monitoring tools for performance, diagnostics, and metrics collection (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, SolarWinds)Familiarity with network-related principles, including DNS, load balancing, service discovery, and secure system interconnectivityKnowledge of security/compliance standards such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD , with experience ensuring compliance in Kubernetes/containerized environmentsPreferred Certifications (In Addition to CWF Requirements): Kubernetes-specific certifications such as: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertVMware Certified Professional (VCP)CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Clearance Requirement: Active?TS/SCI?clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a?TS/SCI with PolyWork Environment and Notes: On-Site Work:?All work must be conducted?on-site?in Springfield, VAProgram Scope:?Supports on-premises enterprise IT environments, including virtualized Windows servers, MS SQL Server databases, and networking layersSubcontractor Role:?Responsibilities and compensation vary based on the subcontract agreement, with a competitive salary aligned to market rates and role-specific requirements Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Description
SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated?Systems Engineer – Platform?to join our MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. The primary focus of this role is the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure and platform services to ensure the seamless performance, scalability, security, and reliability of mission-critical IT systems. In addition to traditional platform services, we are seeking a systems engineer with specific expertise in?Kubernetes?and containerization technologies to support modernization efforts. The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge of containerized architectures to improve platform scalability, streamline deployments, and enhance system resiliency. This role requires collaboration within a complex enterprise environment of virtualized systems, cloud platforms, Windows infrastructure, and networking services to deliver secure and innovative infrastructure solutions. All work must be performed on-site in?Springfield, VA. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the design, implementation, and sustainment strategies for enterprise infrastructure and platform services, with an emphasis on containerized architecturesEvaluate and optimize system architectures to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security, including the incorporation of containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Docker SwarmDeploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and related container environments to support application modernization and platform servicesAutomate workflows for infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and container orchestration using tools such as Terraform, Helm, and AnsibleTranslate complex stakeholder needs into actionable technical requirements and documentationSupport end-to-end project activities by providing technical inputs for planning, execution, and risk identification, with a focus on emerging technologies like containerizationProvide subject-matter expertise to development and integration teams on infrastructure, containerization best practices, and platform engineeringIdentify technical risks and recommend mitigation approaches to government leadership, particularly for Kubernetes and related containerized workloadsPrepare and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure components, containerized services, platform components, and engineering workflowsContribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending modern tools, processes, and engineering practices to enhance container and platform capabilitiesDeliver status updates, technical reports, and briefings for senior government stakeholders
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GEDCertifications (CWF Requirements): Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF)?ID 451 (System Administrator – Intermediate Level)?requirements, as outlined by?Navy COOLThis requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications: CompTIA Cloud+ CompTIA Security+ GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) OR This requirement can be met through: A?Bachelor’s Degree?in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related fieldExperience: 2-5 years?of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level?IT environmentsTechnical Skills: Expertise in enterprise platform services, including infrastructure architecture, virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and Windows Server managementAdvanced knowledge of containerization tools like Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift, and their related lifecycle management workflowsExperience managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters, including the use of tools such as Helm, Rancher, Istio, or Kubernetes RBACExperience implementing and supporting high availability (HA) architectures, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies for both traditional and containerized systemsStrong understanding of infrastructure automation/orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShellProficiency in managing Active Directory (AD) and integrating it with platform and containerized services Experience with monitoring tools for performance, diagnostics, and metrics collection (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, SolarWinds)Familiarity with network-related principles, including DNS, load balancing, service discovery, and secure system interconnectivityKnowledge of security/compliance standards such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD , with experience ensuring compliance in Kubernetes/containerized environmentsPreferred Certifications (In Addition to CWF Requirements): Kubernetes-specific certifications such as: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertVMware Certified Professional (VCP)CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Clearance Requirement: Active?TS/SCI?clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a?TS/SCI with PolyWork Environment and Notes: On-Site Work:?All work must be conducted?on-site?in Springfield, VAProgram Scope:?Supports on-premises enterprise IT environments, including virtualized Windows servers, MS SQL Server databases, and networking layersSubcontractor Role:?Responsibilities and compensation vary based on the subcontract agreement, with a competitive salary aligned to market rates and role-specific requirements Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.