Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team at Fort Gordon, Georgia. You will provide Systems Engineering support for GISA and act as the on-site Subject Matter Expert for Intelligence Architecture, including CI Distributed Processing and IaaS environments.

You must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly, US citizenship, and a proven leadership track in Intelligence programs. The role involves coordinating with DoD and contract engineers across CONUS, Germany, and Hawaii

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years experience; Master's with 3+ years; PhD with 0 years related experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with CI Poly; US Citizenship required.
• Proven success in a technical leadership role within Intelligence programs and/or the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Strong background in mission support and Army Intelligence-specific technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide Systems Engineering support for Ground Intelligence Support Activity (GISA).
• Serve as on-site Subject Matter Expert for GISA’s Intelligence Architecture (CI Distributed Processing, DPED IaaS, and DCGS-A services).
• Lead troubleshooting and mitigate Intelligence Architecture issues; provide in-depth technical support.
• Coordinate with CONUS-based engineers for problem resolution or feature development.
• Perform root cause analysis using designs, code, or specifications as needed.
• Support system maintenance, backup and resiliency planning; document operational issues and rectified solutions.
• Collaborate with DoD and contract network engineers and field ops across Germany, Hawaii, and CONUS.

Skills

Leadership

Mission support

Intelligence programs

Team coordination

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

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
  

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.