IT Systems Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to develop updated guidance for online operations and identify new technologies for integration into a technology and systems baseline, driving the future of online operations

This position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph .

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide oversight, deliver and integrate new technical solutions and guidance to advance online operational objectives.

• Evaluate new technologies, components, and services for applicability.

• Integrate new technologies and services into an existing baseline with minimal disruption to operations.

• Research, develop, maintain, and document new methods, technology, and services for integration.

• Conduct and provide quick-turn security and product assessments for new technologies.

• Document mission solution architecture and interfaces.

• Comply with the Risk Management (i.e., cyber security) Framework to ensure that the program addresses and mitigates vulnerabilities and risks identified throughout the lifecycle of the project.

• Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions, technical exchange meetings, user feedback sessions, and operational planning.

• Track work requirements and action items to meet program deadlines.

• Implement changes to current technical and networking solutions based on changing partner requirements, legislation, and policy.

• Conduct functionality testing for both new and existing operational systems and applications to ensure smooth integration of new technologies with existing systems.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Bachelors and 9 years or more experience; Masters 7 years or more experience.

• Demonstrated experience evaluating new technologies and services for compatibility with existing systems.

• Demonstrated experience researching and developing new technologies, services, or methods for integration into existing systems and baselines.

• Experience integrating new technologies and services into existing systems and workflows.

• Experience creating evaluation, integration, and test plans for new technologies, services, and components.

• Experience with Virtual Private Servers, Virtual Private Networks, and Virtual Private Clouds.

• Working knowledge of virtual environments and emulated mobile devices.

• Android O/S to include an understanding of how the operating system works and its security settings.

• Experience with domestic and foreign social media and security implications associated with utilizing social media sites.

• Knowledge of commercial messaging applications and their security configurations.

• Ability to perform technical analysis on networks and applications to evaluate security and applicability to online operations.

• Experience with browser security settings and add-ins.

• Ability to perform technical troubleshooting related to networks, hardware, internet services, and mobile applications.

• Ability to consult with customers to determine present and future user requirements.

• Experience defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements.

• Desired Skills:

• Experience working with commercial cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar).

• Network monitoring tools.

• Understanding of network fundamentals, TCP/IP routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs, Ethernet, DS1, T1, routing concepts and routing protocols, HSRP, VRRP, DHCP, switching, 802.1Q, STP, VLANs, EtherChannel, IP Addressing, Subnetting and VPN.

• Experience with cloud networking concepts.

• Ability to use Tor as a means of obfuscating online activities.

• Knowledge of internet encryption protocols.

REQNUMBER:

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability