Systems Engineer and Architect Lead Job Listing at SAIC in Reston, VA (Job ID 2415355)

Description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting and intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.  

 

We are seeking a highly motivate Enterprise Systems Architect manager to join our National Intelligence Program to be at the forefront of complex data-driven initiatives.  The candidate will oversee the design and implementation of our hybrid IT infrastructure, encompassing both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of software and hardware systems, ensuring they are optimally integrated and configured to support the strategic goals of our organization. This role requires an individual with a strong technical foundation, leadership skills, and the ability to design scalable, secure, and efficient system architectures.   

Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and evolution of the enterprise's IT architecture, balancing on-premises and cloud solutions for optimal performance and cost savings to the customer. 

• Ensure the seamless integration of new software and hardware into the existing IT landscape, including the selection and deployment of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS offerings 

• Develop strategic plans for the organization's IT systems, including assessments of new technologies and recommendations for their adoption 

• Oversee cloud architecture design, deployment, scaling, and management within providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. 

• Conduct regular reviews of systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost-saving, improved performance, and system consolidation. 

• Ensure security standards and practices are being followed for systems and applications being operated, maintained, and enhanced 

• Document and report discrepancies identified with systems/applications being developed 

• Lead system architecture and engineering efforts across the program collaborating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing new systems that will be delivered into production 

• Assist the DevSecOps Lead ensuring end-to-end SDLC process is performed in a consistent, effective, and progressive manner 

• Ensure systems and applications being developed by 3rd party contractors are in compliance with established and approved practices to ensure there's minimum risk of operating and maintaining them when they are released into production  

• Work closely with other IT leaders and business stakeholders to align the enterprise systems architecture with business objectives

Qualifications

Required: 

• Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Architecture, or equivalent experience 

• 10+ years' experience with software development following Agile or SAFe, DevSecOps, and system architecture programs  

 

Desired 

• ITIL certification  

• Certified in SAFe or other Agile framework 

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Architect are highly desired. 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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