Senior Systems Engineer

Saic; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for Fort Gordon, Georgia. You will act as the on-site SME for the Intelligence Architecture, including Converged Infrastructure and IaaS, and provide deep technical support to sustain operations for GISA.

This role involves coordinating with DoD and contractor engineers, assessing issues, and delivering resolutions. Qualified candidates possess a TS/SCI clearance (CI Poly desirable), a strong background in intelligence programs, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI poly or ability to obtain one.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in intelligence programs.
• Strong background in mission support for DoD/IC environments.
• Experience with Army Aerial Intelligence platforms and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Systems Engineering support for Ground Intelligence activities.
• Serve as on-site Subject Matter Expert for Intelligence Architecture and IaaS environments.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve Intelligence Architecture issues.
• Coordinate with DoD and contractor engineers across CONUS and overseas sites.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for operational problems.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DoD experience

Systems architecture

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties with providing Systems Engineering support for Ground Intelligence Support Activity (GISA)
• Functions as the primary on-site Subject Matter Expert for GISA’s Intelligence Architecture to include: Converged Infrastructure (CI) Distributed Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (DPED) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environment and Distributed Common Ground System-Army Services.
• Primary POC to support troubleshooting and mitigating Intelligence Architecture issues.
• Provides in-depth technical support to assess issues and provide solutions for problems.
• Capable to provide expert service support through interface with CONUS based engineers for problem resolution or new feature creation.
• Capable to perform root cause analysis for user problems, through duplication, using product designs, code, or specifications, as necessary.
• Provides technical support for system maintenance, backup and resiliency planning. Identifies and documents operational issues and implements rectified operational solutions.
• Collaborates in a team environment to leverage and coordinate with DoD and contract network engineers and field operations support technicians in Germany, Hawaii, and CONUS.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Proven success in a technical leadership role within Intelligence programs and/or the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Strong background in mission support.
• Familiarity with Army Intelligence-specific technologies and programs, such as the Army Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) platforms and the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical efforts across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience collaborating with senior leadership and external customers in the defense and intelligence sectors.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of all-source intelligence, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) applications.
• Experience managing Army Intelligence programs and projects, particularly those requiring integration with advanced sensor and data systems.
• Proven expertise in complex systems engineering projects, program management, or advanced requirements development