Senior SVAT Lead: DoD IT Validation & Testing

Saic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Senior Service Validation and Testing (SVAT) Lead in Colorado Springs to manage IT service transition for the NORAD/NORTHCOM mission. You will bridge systems engineering with live operations, ensuring C2, intelligence, and enterprise IT services are ready for deployment across NIPR, SIPR, and bi-national networks.

You will oversee the Technology Integration Lab at PSFB, drive automated testing, and ensure RMF alignment and security posture.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Systems Eng or equivalent plus 5+ years in DoD QA/testing/SVAT leadership.
• Certifications: Security+ CE/SSCP/CISSP/CASP+ and ISTQB ITIL are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test Environment (TIL) management at PSFB to mirror N-NC baseline.
• Govern third-party SVAT plans and produce evaluation reports.
• Act as CAB/CCB technical authority for CR validation data.
• Design and execute automated, performance, and mission-thread testing.
• Coordinate with ISSMs to map vulnerabilities to RMF controls.
• Produce TEMP, SVTP, and QLR documentation per CJCSM 5760.01.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD testing

SVAT leadership

CI/CD DevSecOps

RMF / ISSM coordination

Test automation (Selenium/Jenkins)

Cross-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Systems Engineering

Associate degree + 7 years of experience

High School + 10–12 years experience

DoD 8140/8570 IAT II/III certs (Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP, CASP+)

Tools

Ivanti/JIRA

Selenium/Jenkins

ISSMs & RMF knowledge

ACAS/Fortify vulnerability scans

Job description

SAIC seeks an experienced Senior Service Validation and Testing (SVAT) Lead in Colorado Springs to manage IT service transition for the NORAD/NORTHCOM mission. You will bridge systems engineering with live operations, ensuring C2, intelligence, and enterprise IT services are ready for deployment across NIPR, SIPR, and bi-national networks.

You will oversee the Technology Integration Lab at PSFB, drive automated testing, and ensure RMF alignment and security posture.